Chronic disease causation and injury causation Flashcards
1
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4 types of agent factors
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Biological, chemical, physical, multiple
2
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Characteristics of chronic disease
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Degenerative nature, long latency periods, primarily impacts the aged, frequently incurable
3
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Degenerative nature
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The process by which tissue deteriorates and loses its functional ability due to traumatic injury, aging and wear and tear
4
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Long latency period
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The time that passes between being exposed to something that can cause disease and having symptoms
5
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Order of accidental injury and death
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Motor vehicle accidents, accidental falls, fire and explosion, accidental drowning
