The Leading Cause of Postneonatal Infant Death in the United

question 25

Multiple Choice

The leading cause of postneonatal infant death in the United States is:

• A)fetal alcohol syndrome.
• B)sudden infant death syndrome.
• C)poor medical care.
• D)unintentional injuries.

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Definitions:

Eating Disorder

A range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which negatively affect a person's health.

Compulsive Overeating

An eating disorder characterized by periods of uncontrollable, excessive eating beyond the point of feeling comfortably full.

Binge Eating

A pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollably eating large quantities of food in a short period of time.

Substance Abuse

The excessive use of substances, including alcohol and drugs, leading to addiction and negative health effects.