Which of the Following Anthropometric Measures Can Be Used as a Predictor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following anthropometric measures can be used as a predictor of mortality in older adults living in long-term care facilities?

• A) Body mass index
• B) Triceps skin fold
• C) Mid-upper arm circumference
• D) Bioelectrical impedance analysis

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Definitions:

Identified

Recognized or determined to be a specific person or thing based on certain characteristics or criteria.

Epidemiologists

Scientists who study the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and diseases in populations.

Climate Change

A long-term alteration in global or regional climate patterns, often seen today as a significant shift due to human activities, including increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Diseases

Health conditions characterized by abnormal states affecting the body or mind, often caused by pathogens, genetic disorders, or environmental factors.