In the past,factors to determine whether a woman was likely to develop a high risk pregnancy were evaluated primarily from a medical point of view.A broader,more comprehensive approach to high-risk pregnancy has been adopted today.There are now four categories based on threats to the health of the woman and the outcome of pregnancy.Which of the following is not one of these categories?

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This category is correctly referred to as sociodemographic risk.These factors stem from the mother and her family.Ethnicity may be one of the risks to pregnancy; however,it is not the only factor in this category.Low income,lack of prenatal care,age,parity,and marital status also are included.Biophysical is one of the broad categories used for determining risk.These include genetic considerations,nutritional status,and medical and obstetric disorders.Psychosocial risks include smoking,caffeine,drugs,alcohol,and psychologic status.All of these adverse lifestyles can have a negative effect on the health of the mother or fetus.Environmental risks are risks that can affect both fertility and fetal development.These include infections,chemicals,radiation,pesticides,illicit drugs,and industrial pollutants.

In the Past,factors to Determine Whether a Woman Was Likely