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Melani1276

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Wendell has bone cancer and must use a wheelchair to accomplish his daily activities. He feels healthy and energetic and spends his days in a clown costume at the local children's hospital. Which of the following statements about Wendell is true?
 
  He is disabled and has a high level of vitality.
  He is not disabled and has a high level of vitality.
  He is disabled and has a low level of vitality.
  He is not disabled and has a low level of vitality.

Question 2

One measure of health is morbidity, which
 
  is based on death certificates.
  is a person's inability to act normally.
  includes statistics on both acute and chronic illnesses.
  measures how healthy an individual feels.



vish98

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Answer to Question 1

He is disabled and has a high level of vitality.

Answer to Question 2

includes statistics on both acute and chronic illnesses.



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