Which of the Following Factors Has Not Contributed to Rising

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has not contributed to rising health costs?

• A)An aging population
• B)An overweight population
• C)The cost of prescription drugs
• D)The growing number of insured
• E)Advancements in medical technology

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A molecule in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to various tissues throughout the body and bringing carbon dioxide back from those tissues to the lungs.

Hematopoiesis

The process of forming new blood cells in the body, occurring in bone marrow.

Hemorrhage

The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, leading to internal or external bleeding.

Iron deficiency anemia

is a common type of anemia that occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, leading to fatigue and weakness.