Which of the following examples would best illustrate the functionalist perspective of the medicalization of society?
A) Wrinkles are seen as a sign of the natural aging process.
B) The medicalization of acne, baldness, and weight gain broadens the customer base of the medical establishment.
C) Medicalization reflects the growing power of the medical establishment.
D) Medicalization increases the profit of physicians.
B
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