Mikail eats high fat foods, does not exercise, and smokes cigarettes.These behaviors contribute to Mikail's ________ aging process, as he has developed high blood pressure, type-II diabetes, and emphysema.
A)programmed
B)primary
C)secondary
D)linear

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Secondary aging refers to changes that are caused by illness or health habits (like poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking) rather than by the aging process itself. Mikail's lifestyle choices directly contribute to his health issues, which are not inevitable outcomes of aging but are instead avoidable if different lifestyle choices are made.

Mikail Eats High Fat Foods, Does Not Exercise, and Smokes