Which Condition Has Reached Epidemic Levels Among Children in the United

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which condition has reached epidemic levels among children in the United States?

• A) ​diabetes
• B) ​arthritis
• C) ​obesity
• D) ​atherosclerosis

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Definitions:

Physical Pain

An uncomfortable sensation and emotional experience linked to actual or potential tissue damage.

Proximity Effect

A principle suggesting that physical or psychological closeness between individuals increases the likelihood of forming relationships or bonds.

Immediate Neighbors

Refers to the entities or elements directly adjacent to a central point or position, often used in spatial, geographical, or network contexts.

Evolutionary Motives

The underlying biological and genetic purposes that drive behaviors, believed to aid in survival and reproduction.