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.
Dimensions of quality of life affected by cancer
Chest x-ray of lung cancer; cancer is seen on the left side.
Cancer Staging
Summary of the digestive activities
Bone Formation
Age is the leading risk factor for cancer