Most Deaths of Children Under the Age of Five in Countries

question 55

Multiple Choice

Most deaths of children under the age of five in countries with low levels of human development are related to _____.

• A) hypertension
• B) alcohol abuse
• C) vitamin toxicity
• D) obesity and genetic disorders
• E) malnutrition and infection

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The act of removing oneself from a situation or substance dependence, often resulting in psychological or physiological responses due to the cessation.

Psychological Dependence

A condition characterized by the belief that one cannot function or feel well without the use of a substance.

Physiological Dependence

A condition wherein the body adapts to the presence of a drug, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or not ingested.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance or stimulus after repeated exposure.