Question

which of these is a controllable risk factor for disease?

a. age

b. poverty

c. sexual behavior

d. climate

Explanation:

To determine a controllable risk factor for disease, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Age is a non - controllable factor as it progresses naturally.
• Option B: Poverty is a complex social - economic factor that is not directly controllable by an individual in the short - term and is influenced by many external factors.
• Option C: Sexual behavior is a behavior that an individual can make choices about. For example, practicing safe sex (using protection, being in a monogamous relationship with a non - infected partner) can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. So it is a controllable risk factor.
• Option D: Climate is an environmental factor that is outside of an individual's control.

Answer:

C. Sexual behavior