Which of the Following Statements Regarding Adolescent Health Is TRUE

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding adolescent health is TRUE?

• A)More adolescents around the world are dying from acute infections than before.
• B)Many adolescent health-compromising behaviors,especially illicit drug use and unprotected sex,are decreasing in frequency.
• C)The rate of HIV infection in sub-Saharan countries has decreased marginally in recent years.
• D)Fewer adolescents around the world die now from malnutrition.

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Definitions:

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that may cause or influence the outcome of a study, potentially leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Random Sample

A subset of a population chosen in such a way that every member has an equal chance of being included, ensuring the sample’s representativeness.

Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases are long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive and require ongoing management, such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.

Infectious Diseases

Diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can be transmitted from one individual to another.