Caroline Wilson has been investigating which of the following among people living in Kerala, India?
A. the intersection of religious belief and medical practice
B. the relationship between feasting and heart disease
C. differential access to health care among people of different castes
D. prenatal care and infant mortality rates
Answer: B
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