You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control?
A. there is a history of heart disease in your family.
B. there is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.
C. your friends have recently started smoking.
D. Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.
Is the answer B?
But you can find different friends.
the answer is c) your friends have recently started smoking, found out the hard way
No. You can't control your ethnic group.
No, Gwen.
I wouldn't think it would be becauseyou can't control your friends so would it be d
Which one is it
thanks for your sacrifice lauren lol rlly appreciate it
7 years later and we still don't have an answer. lol
does anyone know this?
Yes, the correct answer is B: there is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.
To determine which of the risk factors can be controlled, we need to assess if the risk factor is something that can be modified or influenced by personal actions. Let's analyze each option:
A. Genetic factors like a family history of heart disease are generally not modifiable since you cannot control your genes or change your family history.
B. Incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group can be influenced through lifestyle modifications such as adopting a healthy diet, maintaining a regular exercise routine, managing stress levels, and regularly monitoring blood pressure.
C. The behavior of your friends, such as smoking, is not directly under your control. However, you can try to influence them to make healthier choices, or you can choose not to engage in smoking activities yourself.
D. While unintentional accidents are a leading cause of death for teens, this risk factor is not directly under your control. However, you can take precautions to minimize the risk by practicing safe behaviors, using protective equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Therefore, the only risk factor among the options that you can control is B - the incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.