Why Is the Relationship Between Obesity and Periodontal Disease Under

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease under investigation in clinical studies?

• A) There is no clinical evidence that there is a relationship.
• B) The increase in obesity in the United States makes it a health risk.
• C) Obesity increases the inflammatory burden and periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease.
• D) Cross-sectional studies prove that obesity increases the incidence of periodontal disease.

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Definitions:

Two-part Tariff

A pricing strategy that involves charging an initial fee (fixed charge) plus a per-unit price for consumption beyond a certain threshold.

Marginal Cost

The boost in total expenditure linked with producing an extra unit of a good or service.

Profit-maximizing

Aimed at achieving the highest possible profits through adjusting production levels, pricing strategies, and cost management.

Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a specified time period.