An Exception to the General Decline of Infectious Diseases in the United

question 32

Multiple Choice

An exception to the general decline of infectious diseases in the United States is the increase in ______ after 1960.

• A)cancer
• B)obesity
• C)flu
• D)sexually transmitted diseases

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Definitions:

Natural Monopolies

Occur in industries where high infrastructure costs and other barriers to entry effectively prevent competition, with utility companies often cited as examples.

Legislation

Laws and legal provisions enacted by a government or legislative authority to regulate, authorize, forbid, or grant something.

Theory Of Regulation

A theoretical framework that examines how regulations are formed, the impact they have, and their efficiency in achieving desired outcomes.

Electric Utilities

Companies that generate, transmit, and distribute electricity to consumers and businesses.