Which of the Following Health Problems Increases the Risk of Depression

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following health problems increases the risk of depression and anxiety by 25 percent?

• A)Smoking
• B)Excessive drinking
• C)Coronary heart disease
• D)Obesity

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Definitions:

Adolescent Suicides

The act of self-inflicted, fatal harm in individuals typically aged between 13 and 19 years, often linked to various personal and environmental factors.

Cardiovascular System

The body's system comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.

Aging

The process of becoming older, which involves a gradual deterioration of physiological function and an increased risk of disease, frailty, and death.

Adolescence

A developmental period marked by transitions in physical, psychological, and social domains, typically occurring from puberty to legal adulthood.