Which of the Following Activities Would Be Most Helpful to a Person

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities would be most helpful to a person in whom a serious chronic illness has been diagnosed?

• A) Discuss it with a religious leader on a confidential, do-not-tell basis
• B) Join a support group of others with the same illness
• C) Share the diagnosis with coworkers and neighbors to gain sympathy and support
• D) Tell extended family because many diseases have a genetic component

Understand how infant mortality affects overall life expectancy.

Recognize the importance of education in promoting healthier lifestyles and better health decisions.

Identify factors contributing to the rising costs of medical care.

Explain the interaction between medical costs and life expectancy.

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Definitions:

Glucose Metabolism

The process by which cells convert glucose into energy, involving pathways like glycolysis and the citric acid cycle.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions—increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels—that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, requiring daily insulin administration for management.

Cardiovascular Disease

This category includes medical conditions impacting the heart or the circulatory system, like coronary artery disease, hypertension, and strokes.