Which of the Following Risk Factors Is Considered the Most

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following risk factors is considered the most significant for periodontal disease progression?

• A) Smoking
• B) Stress
• C) Diet
• D) Income

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Definitions:

Cash Income

Income received in the form of money as opposed to in-kind benefits or services, often considered for taxation and reporting purposes.

Official Poverty Line

A government-determined threshold of income used to measure and identify the population that lives in poverty, often adjusted for inflation and family size.

Department of Agriculture

A government agency responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.

Government Transfer Program

A system where the government redistributes income, often to support the poor, elderly, or unemployed, through benefits or subsidies.