Which of the Following Is NOT a Specific Health Enhancing

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a specific health enhancing behavior developed to reduce the risks or incidences of cancer

• A)Encourage diet and exercise to minimize colon cancer
• B)Conduct breast self-examination for early detection and treatment of breast cancer
• C)Ensure that everyone has access to a primary care physician for yearly physicals
• D)Immunization to prevent cervical cancer

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Definitions:

Radiation Sickness

An illness caused by excessive exposure to ionizing radiation, characterized by symptoms such as nausea, weakness, hair loss, skin burns, and decreased organ function.

Nausea

A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit.

Radioactive Decay

The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

Half-life

The time required for half of the atoms in a radioactive substance to undergo decay, a characteristic constant for each radioactive isotope.