The Primary Factor That Contributes to More Than Half of the Deaths

question 36

Multiple Choice

The primary factor that contributes to more than half of the deaths of children under the age of 5 in low-income countries is _____.

• A)female genocide
• B)nuclear radiation
• C)malnutrition
• D)yellow fever
• E)the H1N1 virus

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Definitions:

Health Belief Model

A mental framework that interprets and forecasts health-related actions by considering the perceptions and convictions of people.

Transactional Model

A communication framework emphasizing the dynamic and reciprocal exchange of information between senders and receivers.

Lazarus and Folkman

Psychologists known for their development of stress appraisal and coping theory, which examines how individuals evaluate and manage stress.

Health Belief Model

A psychological model used to explain and predict health behaviors by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals.