According to Your Textbook, ______________ Is a Risk Factor for Illnesses

question 137

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, ______________ is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer, and elevates a person's risk for having hypertension, a weaker immune system, and high levels of stress hormones.

• A) resentment
• B) loneliness
• C) marriage
• D) being the youngest child

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Definitions:

Joint Stiffness

A condition characterized by reduced flexibility or mobility of a joint, often resulting in pain or discomfort.

Bilateral Entropion

A medical condition where both eyelids are inverted, causing the eyelashes to rub against the eyeball, potentially damaging the eye.

Antibiotic Ointment

A topical preparation infused with antibiotics to prevent or control bacterial infections on minor cuts, wounds, or burns.

Supplemental Oxygen

Additional oxygen provided to patients to ensure adequate blood oxygen levels, often used in cases of respiratory distress or chronic lung conditions.