Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134709680
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 2PQ
Summary Introduction
To discuss: cause for fall of human fertility rate
Introduction:
Over population is detrimental condition where the number of existing humans exceeds the carrying capacity of earth and it’s caused due to factors such as reduction of mortality rates, increased medical facilities and depletion of previous resources.
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The most important factor contributing to a high infant mortality rate is usually ____.
a.
undernutrition
b.
air pollution
c.
affluence
d.
a high standard of living
e.
obesity
SCENARIO:
1. Romy, 19 years old, came from a poor but big family. He has 6 brothers and 5 sisters. His father
is a construction worker and her mother is a plain housewife. Since he is the eldest in the family
and their status in life, he always dreams to become a teacher someday. Although his father
doesn't want him to study, he works very hard and doubles his time and effort to work for a living
and support his studies. In the morning he attends school and sells merienda. After school,l he
works part-time in a food chain and at home, he is an online seller. After 5 years he graduated
and passed the board exam for teacher, landed a job and after 2 years he was accepted to
teach in the USA.
Students can present their answers in the class or do short role-playing based on the scenario
and answer the questions
a. What characteristics of Romy can serve as a model to all adolescents? Is it reasonable that
his father dictates and decides for Lito? Why and why not? Will you follow…
Which of the following situations does NOT lead to decreased fertility?
Select one:
a. Low sperm count
b. Hormonal imbalance
c. Difficulty in egg production
d. Hepatitis B infection
Chapter 16 Solutions
Health: The Basics (13th Edition)
Ch. 16 - How would such policies compare to our current...Ch. 16 - Can you think of other policies that might be...Ch. 16 - Prob. 3WDYTCh. 16 - Prob. 4WDYTCh. 16 - Prob. 1PQCh. 16 - Prob. 2PQCh. 16 - The air pollutant emitted primarily from motor...Ch. 16 - Prob. 4PQCh. 16 - The barrier that protects us from the suns harmful...Ch. 16 - When gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons...
Ch. 16 - Which of the following are major threats to our...Ch. 16 - Prob. 8PQCh. 16 - Prob. 9PQCh. 16 - Prob. 10PQCh. 16 - LO 1 | Overpopulation: The Planets Greatest Threat...Ch. 16 - Prob. 2TAICh. 16 - LO 3 | Climate Change 3. What are the causes and...Ch. 16 - Prob. 4TAICh. 16 - LO 5 | Land Pollution 5. How do you think...Ch. 16 - Prob. 6TAICh. 16 - Prob. 1AYCh. 16 - Prob. 2AYCh. 16 - Prob. 3AYCh. 16 - Prob. 4AYCh. 16 - Prob. 5AYCh. 16 - Prob. 6AYCh. 16 - Prob. 7AYCh. 16 - Prob. 8AYCh. 16 - Prob. 9AYCh. 16 - Prob. 10AYCh. 16 - Prob. 11AYCh. 16 - Prob. 12AYCh. 16 - Prob. 13AYCh. 16 - Prob. 14AYCh. 16 - Prob. 15AYCh. 16 - Prob. 16AYCh. 16 - Prob. 17AYCh. 16 - Prob. 18AYCh. 16 - Prob. 19AYCh. 16 - Prob. 20AYCh. 16 - Prob. 21AYCh. 16 - Prob. 22AYCh. 16 - Prob. 23AY
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