What Makes Up the Greatest Percentage of Deaths in the United

question 3

Multiple Choice

What makes up the greatest percentage of deaths in the United States?

• A) Shortfalls in medical care
• B) Access to healthcare
• C) Behavioral, social, and environmental factors
• D) Genetic

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Definitions:

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by brain damage around the time of birth, affecting muscle coordination and body movement.

Lanugo

Fine, downy hair that covers much of the body of neonates, especially preterm babies.

Premature Infants

Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation, often requiring special medical care due to underdeveloped organs and body systems.

Anoxia

A condition characterized by an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or tissue, which can result in damage or dysfunction.