Which of the following health problems has been reduced in school-aged

Which of the following health problems has been reduced in school-aged and adolescent children?

a. Chronic diseases (such as asthma or diabetes)
b. Contagious diseases
c. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
d. Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)

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ANS: B
Vaccine-preventable deaths (VPD) are at or near record-low levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many communicable diseases have been reduced by greater than 99% as a result of immunizations. Chronic diseases have been increasing in school-aged and adolescent populations due to the increase in overweight and obesity. STDs and stomach flu have not been greatly reduced in school-aged and adolescent children.