Question 5 of 10 Which factor influences the early detection of a childhood disease by a physician? A. The number of friends the child has B. How close the doctor's office is C. Whether the child is in school D. The child's diet

## Step 1<br />The question is asking us to identify the factor that influences the early detection of a childhood disease by a physician. The options provided are: A. The number of friends the child has, B. How close the doctor's office is, C. Whether the child is in school, and D. The child's diet.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />We need to consider each option and determine which one would have the most direct impact on the physician's ability to detect a disease early.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option A, the number of friends the child has, is not directly related to the physician's ability to detect a disease. The number of friends a child has does not provide any medical information that would help in the early detection of a disease.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option B, the distance of the doctor's office, could potentially influence the frequency of visits to the doctor, but it does not directly impact the physician's ability to detect a disease.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option C, whether the child is in school, could potentially provide information about the child's health if the child is absent due to illness. However, this is not a direct factor in the physician's ability to detect a disease.<br /><br />## Step 6<br />Option D, the child's diet, is a direct factor that can influence the early detection of a disease. A child's diet can provide important information about their overall health and can help in the early detection of a disease.