The Leading Modifiable Cause of Low-Birth-Weight During Pregnancy Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The leading modifiable cause of low-birth-weight during pregnancy is

• A)alcohol use
• B)obesity
• C)folic acid intake
• D)cigarette smoking

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Definitions:

Negative Experiences

Events or occurrences perceived as unfavorable or harmful, impacting an individual's mental or emotional well-being.

Neuroticism

An attribute of someone's persona distinguished by their susceptibility to rapid emotional changes, unease, irritability, preoccupation, and despair.

Longitudinal Studies

Investigative techniques that include multiple observations of the same factors over periods that can be either brief or extended.

Personality Differences

Variations among individuals in terms of their character traits, behaviors, and emotional responses, influenced by genetic, environmental, and situational factors.