An important advantage of consumer education is that ____. 

A. Americans have become more aware of the importance of good health
B. the need for medical care has been reduced
C. insurance companies are evaluating patients' knowledge of healthcare
D. more consumers are going into healthcare-related occupations
E. consumers are willing to drop healthcare insurance coverage


A. Americans have become more aware of the importance of good health
Consumer education has helped Americans become more aware of the importance of good health, and as a result, many people are beginning to take greater responsibility for their own health and well-being.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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