The long latency of many chronic diseases such as heart disease. Which is NOT true about the differences between industrializing and industrialized countries. There is a more uniform distribution of the population in the age pyramid in industrialized countries. The population is increasing more rapidly in older age groups in industrializing countries. Mortality from chronic diseases is greater in industrializing countries.
Life expectancy is greater in industrialized countries.
Childhood mortality from infectious diseases is greater in industrializing countries. The Miasma period. Physical activity Dietary fat intake Cigarette smoking Family history of heart disease. It is the number one cause of death in men. It is second only to breast cancer as a cause of death in women.