Social Conditions Have a Significant Effect on Health

question 46

Multiple Choice

Social conditions have a significant effect on health. In fact,

• A) male occupational roles put them at greater risk than women of infectious disease.
• B) perceived discrimination can harm both psychological and physical health.
• C) LGBTQ youth are at an increased risk for suicide and may be more likely to smoke and drink as responses to stress.
• D) All of these choices are true.

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Definitions:

Overweight

A state where an individual carries excess body fat that is not considered healthy, typically identified by a Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 25 to 29.9.

Pulse Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, indicating heart rate and cardiovascular health.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.

Respirations

The act of breathing, which includes both the inhalation of oxygen and the exhalation of carbon dioxide.