Which of the following is the leading cause of illness and death ...

[Wadzanai]

Which of the following is the leading cause of illness and death in children under 5 years of age throughout the world?
 
  1. Nutritional deficiencies
  2. Shigella
  3. Dehydration
  4. Diarrhea

Question 2

Children are often abused because they are small and relatively powerless. Which of the following are risk factors for child abuse? Select all that apply.
 
  1. The parents are unemployed.
  2. There is no support network willing to offer assistance.
  3. The parents are not knowledgeable about child development.
  4. The mother seems frightened of her partner.

[soda0602]

Answer to Question 1

4
Nutritional deficiencies and shigella can cause diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Risk factors for child abuse include unemployed parents, no support network, parents not know-ledgeable about child development, and a mother who is scared of her partner.

[Wadzanai]

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[bigsis44]

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