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The Heimlich maneuver should not be used to treat infants younger than 1 year old.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Briefly discuss why age and gender are intrinsic risk factors for a sports injury.
 
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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Age and gender are intrinsic risk factors for a sports injury because they are inherent characteristics of an
individual that cannot be changed. The risk for injury increases with age, and women are more susceptible to injury
than men.





 

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