All of the Following Factors Are Protective Factors for Children

question 2

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors are protective factors for children 0 to 5 years of age except one. Which is the one exception?

• A) Mother or caregiver who uses xylitol mints or gum 4 to 5 times daily
• B) Mother or caregiver who has no more than one carious lesion
• C) Residence in a fluoridated water community
• D) Dental examination for a child with oral hygiene instruction for the parent

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Definitions:

Price-fixing

An agreement among competitors to raise, lower, or stabilize prices or competitive terms.

Collude Tacitly

The act of companies indirectly coordinating their actions, such as setting prices or output levels, without explicit agreement or communication, often to avoid legal penalties.

Horizontal Mergers

The combination of two or more firms operating at the same level of the supply chain in the same or different industries, potentially increasing market share and efficiency but also raising antitrust concerns.

Vertical Mergers

Mergers between companies in different stages of production or distribution within the same industry.