Question

gene defects, infectious agents, and congenital malformations are ____________ that can cause and contribute to the onset or severity of a child's illness? a.biological determinants b.social determinants c.disease factors d.dietary factors

Answer 1

The answer is c disease factors.
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Answer 2

Answer:

c.disease factors

gene defects, infectious agents, and congenital malformations are disease factors that can cause and contribute to the onset or severity of a child's illness

Explanation:

These disease factors are characteristics, reasons or exposure to certain agents that substantially increase the probability of a illness.

They are  factors that influence our vulnerability to certain diseases.

Our genetics play a big role in our health and predisposition to develop certain diseases.