The Presence of an Infectious Agent Is a Sufficient Cause

question 16

True/False

The presence of an infectious agent is a sufficient cause for outbreaks of infectious disease to occur.

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Definitions:

Premature

Describes a condition or event occurring earlier than expected, such as a baby born before completing the full term of pregnancy.

Child Maltreatment

Any act by a parent, caretaker, or other individual that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child.

Positive Developmental Outcomes

Beneficial results or effects on an individual's growth and progression across physical, emotional, social, or cognitive domains.

Authoritarian Parenting

A parenting style characterized by strict rules, high demands, and little to no nurturing or parental warmth.