The Only Region in Which Communicable Diseases Are the Largest

question 2

Multiple Choice

The only region in which communicable diseases are the largest share of total deaths is:

• A) South Asia
• B) Sub-Saharan Africa
• C) The Middle East and North Africa
• D) Latin America and the Caribbean

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Definitions:

Chronic Hypertension

A condition where an individual has persistently high blood pressure over a long period, often leading to health complications.

Exhaustion Phase

The final stage of the body's response to prolonged stress, characterized by depleted energy reserves and diminished resistance to illness.

Chronic Stress Phase

A prolonged period of stress without adequate relief, leading to various physical and psychological health issues.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.