In Terms of the Number of Premature Deaths Per Year

question 5

Multiple Choice

In terms of the number of premature deaths per year, the greatest risk people in the U.S. face today is

• A)toxic chemicals.
• B)poverty.
• C)AIDS.
• D)driving.
• E)smoking.

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Definitions:

Asthma

A condition in which the tubes of the bronchial tree become obstructed due to inflammation.

Breathing Capacity

The maximum volume of air that the lungs can hold or the total amount of air one can inhale and exhale.

Artifact

In a medical context, an artifact refers to any distortion or error in images (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) not caused by the actual structures of the body being imaged.

Peak Flow Zone

A term used in respiratory care to denote ranges of peak expiratory flow rates indicative of the severity or control of asthma.