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Disease Etiology
Disease Etiology
Disease Etiology
disease
Biological factors
Physical factors
Chemical factors
Nutritional factors
Immunological factors
Hereditary factors
Congenital factors
Social and psychological factors
Physical factors
Chemical factors
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The most common nutritional deficiency is 2) Conditions for disease
the lack in certain constituents, such as
vitamins, calcium, and trace elements. Precipitating factor: intensify the effects of
causative factors and promote the onset and
Immunological factors development of diseases, including natural,
physical, and social conditions.
Although the immune response is a normal Risk factor
protective mechanism, it may cause diseases when
the response is: 3) Predisposing factors of disease
o Gene mutation
o Chromosomal aberration
Congenital factors