The Extreme Form of Chronic Hunger Is Called

question 52

Multiple Choice

The extreme form of chronic hunger is called

• A)muscle wasting.
• B)food insecurity.
• C)nutrition insecurity.
• D)famine.

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Definitions:

Infant

A child in the earliest stage of life, typically defined as being from birth up to one year of age.

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate

A mortality rate statistically modified to eliminate the effect of different age distributions in different populations.

Crude Mortality Rate

The total number of deaths in a given population and time period divided by the total population, typically expressed per 1000 individuals.

Disease Occurrence

The frequency at which a disease appears in a population or area.