According to your textbook,______________ is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer,and elevates a person's risk for having hypertension,a weaker immune system,and high levels of stress hormones.
A)divorce
B)loneliness
C)low self-esteem
D)only having 1-2 close friends

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Loneliness is a risk factor for illnesses such as heart disease and cancer, and elevates a person's risk for having hypertension, a weaker immune system, and high levels of stress hormones, as per the textbook. Divorce, low self-esteem, and only having 1-2 close friends may contribute to loneliness, but they are not specifically mentioned as risk factors for the above-mentioned illnesses.

According to Your Textbook,______________ Is a Risk Factor for Illnesses