Which statement best explains the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease?
A) Anyone with a risk factor will develop the disease.
B) The absence of a risk factor guarantees freedom from the disease.
C) The fewer risk factors for a disease, the better the chances for good health.
D) Interventions must be targeted to each individual risk factor.
E) Risk factors tend to be short-lived, so their presence does not predict long-term risk of disease.

Question

Which statement best explains the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease? 
A) Anyone with a risk factor will develop the disease. 
B) The absence of a risk factor guarantees freedom from the disease. 
C) The fewer risk factors for a disease, the better the chances for good health. 
D) Interventions must be targeted to each individual risk factor. 
E) Risk factors tend to be short-lived, so their presence does not predict long-term risk of disease.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement that the fewer risk factors for a disease, the better the chances for good health is the most accurate. While having a risk factor can increase the likelihood of developing a disease, it does not guarantee that the disease will develop. Likewise, the absence of a risk factor does not completely eliminate the possibility of developing the disease. Interventions may target multiple risk factors at once, and some risk factors may have long-term effects on disease risk.

Which Statement Best Explains the Association Between a Risk Factor