Which Diseases Are More Strongly Determined by Environmental and Lifestyle

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which diseases are more strongly determined by environmental and lifestyle changes rather than genetics?

• A) Autism and spina bifida
• B) Diabetes mellitus and heart disease
• C) Measles and influenza
• D) Epilepsy and cystic fibrosis

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