Certain persons are more susceptible to the false promises of quack cure. A person with one or more of these characteristics should be cautious when hearing of a treatment that makes seductive promises.
Person with certain diseases:
(1) cancer
(2) arthritis or autoimmune disease
(3) HIV infection
(4) parent of a child with a genetic or metabolic disorder
(5) Alzheimer's disease
Person with a habit that is difficult to control:
(1) cigarette smoker
(2) obese individual seeking to lose weight
Person seeking enhanced performance
(1) competitive athlete
(2) competitive in business or school
Person under emotional or psychological strain:
(1) anxiety disorders
(2) depressive disorders
(3) hypochondriac
(4) stress relief
(5) insomnia
Person facing a loss associated with advancing age:
(1) elderly
(2) loss of physical beauty or attractiveness
(3) impotence
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