Which statement exemplifies Murthy's belief about health as a culture?
1. Seeking medical care evolves in distinct stages.
2. Preventive healthcare must thrive.
3. As people define health for themselves, it becomes clearer.
4. Holistic defining of health remains the best explanation.
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Explanation: 1. Health is somewhat of an elusive concept, but a person seeking medical care does so in distinct stages that reflect health status but not health.
2. Preventive healthcare is vital to a "culture of health."
3. Health definitions vary among individuals, and for healthcare providers, health becomes clearer through education.
4. Since health is an elusive concept, even holistic definitions may not be applicable to an individual patient.
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