According to Epidemiological Transition Theory a Society Goes Through Three

question 49

Multiple Choice

According to epidemiological transition theory a society goes through three mortality stages in its transition to a modern pattern. There has been a debate about whether the third stage is the final one, and in fact fourth and fifth stages have been proposed. The biggest challenge to this theory comes from

• A) the emergence of new infectious diseases & re-emergence of old ones
• B) the emergence of new chronic diseases
• C) the emergence of new medical technology
• D) the emergence of public health concerns
• E) the availability of new drug therapies that effectively treat chronic health conditions

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Definitions:

Significant Head Lag

The condition in which a baby's head falls backward when pulled to a sitting position, indicating possible developmental delays or muscle weakness.

Hyperextension of Head

An abnormal backward bending or stretching of the head, often beyond its normal range of motion.

Opisthotonos

A severe form of spasm in which the head and heels arch backward in extreme hyperextension, often associated with severe brain or spinal cord injuries.