Question

which of the following statements are true based on the figure below? the solid red lines represent a dose of antibiotics taken during that time frame, and the dotted red line represents multiple doses of antibiotics taken during that time frame.
check all that apply
a single dose of antibiotics prior to age 1 can increase ones risk of asthma, infections, allergies, and obesity.
multiple doses of antibiotics throughout life can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Explanation:

• For the first option: The figure shows that increased risk of infections, asthma, allergies (and type 1 diabetes) is associated with the period (including before age 1) and there is a separate mention of increased risk of childhood obesity (which could be related to the age - 1 period). So, a single dose of antibiotics prior to age 1 can be linked to the increased risk of asthma, infections, allergies, and (childhood) obesity.
• For the second option: The figure indicates that "increased risk of type 2 diabetes associated with repeated use" (which is represented by multiple doses as the dotted line represents multiple doses).

Answer:

A. A single dose of antibiotics prior to age 1 can increase one's risk of asthma, infections, allergies, and obesity.
B. Multiple doses of antibiotics throughout life can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.