Question

You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control? (1 point) Responses Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens. Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens. There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group. There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group. Your friends have recently started smoking. Your friends have recently started smoking. There is a history of heart disease in your family.

Answer 1

Among the risk factors listed, the one you can control is: Your friends have recently started smoking.

While you may not be able to control the incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group or a family history of heart disease, you can make decisions about your social interactions and influence your friends' choices regarding smoking. Additionally, you can choose to avoid smoking yourself. Unintentional accidents are typically not within your control, but you can take steps to minimize risk (e.g., being cautious and aware).