Asked by Arvind Kejrival on Sep 30, 2024

​The following factors influence health expectancy in the U.S. by causing health problems. Which of them is currently increasing?

A) ​AIDS
B) ​Obesity
C) ​Smoking
D) ​Violence

Health Problems

Issues affecting the physical or mental health of individuals, ranging from minor ailments to serious diseases.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Health Expectancy

A statistic that combines life expectancy with the proportion of life expected to be spent in good health or free from chronic disease.

  • Uncover the components that play a role in health expectancy and the length of life.