If a Migrant Group Moves from an Area with a Low

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a migrant group moves from an area with a low incidence of a particular disease to an area with a high incidence of that disease and the disease incidence in that group subsequently increases to match the incidence in the second location,what does this suggest about the disease etiology?

• A) It is mostly genetic
• B) It is mostly environmental
• C) It is caused by both genetic and environmental factors
• D) It is caused by food
• E) Further research needs to be done

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Normal Saline

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