According to the Text,one Consequence of the Health Transition Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to the text,one consequence of the health transition is that

• A) chronic diseases such as cancer have declined as a primary cause of death worldwide.
• B) infectious diseases have increased as the primary cause of death in the United States.
• C) overall human life expectancy has doubled in the past century.
• D) there is a decline in health disparities across the globe.

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Definitions:

Proteins

Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, vital for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, and certain vitamins, essential for energy storage and cell structure.

Oral Contraceptive Pill

A medication taken by mouth by women to prevent pregnancy, containing hormones that inhibit ovulation and other changes conducive to fertilization.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.