According to the Text, What Is One Consequence of the Health

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what is one consequence of the health transition?

• A) Chronic diseases such as cancer have declined as a primary cause of death worldwide.
• B) Infectious diseases have increased as the primary cause of death in the United States.
• C) Overall human life expectancy has risen significantly in the past century.
• D) There has been a decline in health inequality across the globe.

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Definitions:

George Orwell

A British writer and journalist, best known for his novels "1984" and "Animal Farm," which explore themes of totalitarianism, social injustice, and the misuse of power.

Role Distancing

The behavior of an individual who seeks to distance themselves from the role they are expected to perform, often as a form of resistance or critique of social expectations.

Serious Commitment

A profound dedication or pledge to a cause, activity, or task, reflecting a deep level of engagement and responsibility.

Role

The behavior expected of an individual who occupies a given social position or status.