Substance Abuse and Unemployment Are Examples of __________ Risk Factors

question 9

Multiple Choice

Substance abuse and unemployment are examples of __________ risk factors.

• A) dynamic risk
• B) static risk
• C) actuarial risk
• D) instrumental

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain useful mental and psychological traits—such as memory, perception, or language—as adaptations, i.e., as the functional products of natural selection.

Genetic Differences

are variations in the DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the diversity in physical traits and susceptibilities to certain diseases.

Environmental Influences

External factors, such as climate, geography, pollutants, and social conditions, that can affect individuals' behavior, development, and health.

Brym and Lie

Sociologists known for their contributions to understanding social structures, processes, and changes within societies.