Which Factor Has the Greatest Impact on Increasing Life Expectancy

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which factor has the greatest impact on increasing life expectancy at birth?

• A) Reduction of the fertility rate
• B) Prevention of illness that affects those over age 70
• C) Prevention of illness that leads to death in infancy and early childhood
• D) Delay of age at marriage

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Definitions:

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)

A bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, including pneumonia, meningitis, and epiglottitis.

Chickenpox

A highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin.

Acyclovir (Zovirax)

An antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.

VCZ Immune Globulin (VariZIG)

A specialized immune globulin used as a post-exposure prophylaxis treatment to reduce the severity of varicella (chickenpox) infections.