Health Literacy Is a Problem for Which of the Following

question 31

Multiple Choice

Health literacy is a problem for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Age and lack of financial resources
• B) Inability to read a map
• C) Inability to read a prescription
• D) Little knowledge of diseases

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases involving the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease, hypertension, and stroke.

Physiological Risk

The potential for harm to bodily functions or processes, often assessed in the context of exposure to harmful substances or stressful conditions.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure.