Many Variables Influence a Patient's Health Beliefs and Practices

question 8

Multiple Choice

Many variables influence a patient's health beliefs and practices.Internal and external variables influence how a person thinks and acts.An example of an internal variable would be

• A) Perception of functioning.
• B) Family practices.
• C) Socioeconomic factors.
• D) Cultural background.

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Definitions:

Radiation

Energy emitted in the form of waves or particles, which can be utilized in medical treatments or present health hazards.

Risk For Cancer

The probability or likelihood that an individual will develop cancer over a certain period of time, considering various factors.

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something undesirable within a given population over a specific period of time.

Mortality

The occurrence of death within a population; often used in statistics to quantify the ratio of deaths in a particular population during a specific time frame.