Which Factor Exerts the Strongest Overall Influence on Health and Longevity

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which factor exerts the strongest overall influence on health and longevity?

• A) lifestyle
• B) genetic makeup
• C) environmental exposure to toxins
• D) access to quality health care
• E) gender

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Definitions:

Variance

A statistical measure of the dispersion or spread of a set of data points, indicating how much the numbers in the data set deviate from the mean.

Coefficient of Variation

A measure indicating the relative variability of a data set by dividing the standard deviation by the mean, often used to assess risks or volatility in finance.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values, used in finance to quantify the risk of an investment.

Unsystematic Risk

A type of risk that affects a very specific group of securities or an individual security and can be mitigated through diversification.