Explain Why Prevention Would Be the Preferred Strategy for Dealing

question 37

Essay

Explain why prevention would be the preferred strategy for dealing with obesity.

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Definitions:

In Vitro Fertilization

A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for intellectual disability, characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

XYY Syndrome

A genetic condition in males characterized by an extra Y chromosome, which can lead to tall stature, learning difficulties, and other physical and developmental differences, but many may have minimal symptoms.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries.