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jasdeep_brar

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on: Jul 8, 2018
How much greater is U.S. health-care spending compared to other nations?
 
  1. About 2.5 times as high
  2. About 4 times as high
  3. About 7.5 times as high
  4. About 10 times as high

Question 2

Which of the following increase risk for illness?
 
  1. Physical activity
  2. Tobacco use
  3. Sedentary lifestyle
  4. Poverty


akemokai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Rationale:
The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world and spends more money on health care than anywhere else; health-care spending is about 2.5 times as high as other nations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 3, 4
Rationale:
Tobacco use and a sedentary lifestyle are high-risk behaviors; socioeconomic status also correlates with increased risk for illness.


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