More People in the United States Are Ending Up with a Chronic

question 10

Multiple Choice

More people in the United States are ending up with a chronic and disabling condition, ranging from arthritis (inflammation of the joints) to Alzheimer's disease (loss of brain function) mainly because

• A)these conditions affect the poor.
• B)antibiotics are losing their effectiveness.
• C)these conditions are contagious.
• D)people are living longer.

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Definitions:

Futures Market

A financial exchange where people can trade standardized futures contracts; that is, contracts to buy or sell assets at a future date at a price specified today.

Crop Revenue Insurance

A type of insurance policy that protects farmers against losses due to low crop prices or poor yields, ensuring a minimum level of revenue from their crops.

Countercyclical Payments

Government payments to individuals or businesses that are designed to counteract the effects of an economic downturn.

Food, Conservation, And Energy Act

A law that aims to address issues related to agriculture, conservation, energy, and nutrition support programs.