Question

1. which of the following is not a health issue that is hereditary or can be passed from generation to generation

○ lung cancer
○ type 2 diabetes
○ hiv/aids
○ nearsightedness

Explanation:

To determine which is not a hereditary health issue, we analyze each option:

• Lung cancer: Some genetic factors can contribute to hereditary lung cancer.
• Type 2 diabetes: Has a hereditary component as family history is a risk factor.
• HIV/AIDS: It is an infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids (like unprotected sex, shared needles, etc.), not inherited genetically.
• Nearsightedness: Can have a hereditary component, with genetic factors influencing its development.

Answer:

C. HIV/AIDS