According to McGinnis and Foege, Half of Our Health Status

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to McGinnis and Foege, half of our health status can be attributed to:

• A) our behaviors.
• B) genetics.
• C) environmental factors.
• D) the effectiveness of government programs.

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Definitions:

Townshend Duties

A series of British acts passed in 1767, imposing taxes on the American colonies for imports such as tea, glass, and paper, leading to widespread protest.

Customs Taxes

Taxes imposed by a government on goods that are imported or exported, also known as tariffs, used to control trade and raise revenue.

Mercantilism

is an economic theory and practice where government regulation of a nation's economy is used to augment state power at the expense of rival national powers, primarily through a favorable balance of trade.