Which of the following best describes how having health insurance has affected lifestyle behaviors?
a. Health promotion disease prevention programs are attended because they are reimbursable.
b. Health education is widespread, because insurance companies promote such education.
c. Medications and medical treatment are relied on for cure.
d. Screening is widespread because of insurance sponsorship.
ANS: C
Funding for behavioral changes is limited, inadequate, or unavailable. Weight loss programs or smoking cessation programs are not reimbursable treatment regimens, although more expensive pharmaceutical interventions are reimbursable. Therefore, it is financially wise not to worry until illness strikes because illness care is reimbursable, whereas preventive health care is not.
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