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Which age group is at a higher risk of developing tuberculosis?
Which age group is at a higher risk of developing tuberculosis?
- Infants (correct)
- Teenagers between 13-17 years
- Adults between 25-40 years
- Children between 5-10 years
What is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
What is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
- High socioeconomic status
- Crowded living conditions (correct)
- A healthy diet
- Regular exercise
Which of the following diseases can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of tuberculosis?
Which of the following diseases can weaken the immune system and increase the risk of tuberculosis?
- HIV (correct)
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- Diabetes
What is another risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
What is another risk factor for developing tuberculosis?
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Having had a recent tubercular infection is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis. How recent is considered high-risk?
Having had a recent tubercular infection is a risk factor for developing tuberculosis. How recent is considered high-risk?
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Study Notes
Risk Factors for Tuberculosis
- Elderly individuals are at a higher risk of developing tuberculosis
- Infants are more susceptible to tuberculosis due to their underdeveloped immune systems
- People with low socioeconomic status are at a higher risk of developing tuberculosis
- Crowded living conditions increase the risk of tuberculosis transmission
- Individuals with diseases that weaken the immune system, such as HIV, are more prone to developing tuberculosis
- Alcoholism can increase the risk of developing tuberculosis
- Having a recent tubercular infection (within the last 2 years) increases the risk of developing tuberculosis again
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Identify the risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing tuberculosis. This quiz covers the demographics and health conditions that make individuals more susceptible to TB.
