Which Is an Example of a Major Cultural Shift in a U.S

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a major cultural shift in a U.S. medical practice over time?

• A) Fathers used to be excluded from birth, and mothers were only allowed to hold newborns infrequently.
• B) We used to treat diseases such as polio and measles as viruses, but we now know that they are bacteria.
• C) Vegetarianism used to be viewed as a healthy option, but is now linked to anemia and fatigue.
• D) Doctors in the past were trained in sociology and psychology, but today their focus is strictly on the body.

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