Which of the following best explains what it means to live in a medicalized society?

A. Most people take some form of a drug.
B. Doctors and nurses are in high demand.
C. Human behaviors are defined in terms of health and illness.
D. Diseases are being treated and cured more effectively than ever before.


Answer: C

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