Current Estimates (CDC,2005)are That Approximately ___________ Children in the United

question 3

Multiple Choice

Current estimates (CDC,2005) are that approximately ___________ children in the United States are being treated with stimulant medications.

• A) 1 million
• B) 2.5 million
• C) 10 million
• D) 14.5 million

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Blood Pressure Reading

A measure of the force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries, expressed in terms of the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Psychosocial Vulnerability

A concept referring to an individual's susceptibility to psychological damage or dysfunction resulting from social factors, such as stress, trauma, or inadequate support systems.

Stress Management

Techniques and strategies used to control an individual's level of stress, improving everyday functioning.