Significant Gains in the Quality of Life Would Best Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

Significant gains in the quality of life would best be achieved by reorienting the focus of health promotion toward

• A)reducing the period of morbidity.
• B)delaying mortality.
• C)early identification of risk factors.
• D)increasing mortality.

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Definitions:

Nevus

A medical term for a mole or birthmark, representing a localized growth of pigment-producing cells.

Psoriasis

A chronic autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells, causing red, scaly patches.

Macule

A flat, distinct, colored area of the skin less than 1 centimeter wide that does not involve any change in the thickness or texture of the skin.

Anhidrosis

The inability to sweat normally, which can lead to overheating.