The concept of medicalization includes
a. defining normal biological events, such as childbirth or menopause, as medical problems
b. financial contributions of private health care providers and insurers to political campaigns.
c. increasing use of "natural" and "alternative" medicines to treat life-threatening illnesses.
d. emphasis on health care treatment rather than prevention of illness and disability.
a
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Which of the following is considered a major reason for persistently high poverty among children in the United States?
a. There are more children being born to unmarried mothers. b. There is an increase in the male death rate. c. There are more children being born to uneducated parents. d. There is an increase in the unemployment rate among males.
Data from the FBI show that in 2003 just over 93,000 rapes were reported to local police departments. Of those incidents, just over __________ resulted in arrests
a. 15,000 b. 30,000 c. 40,000 d. 60,000 e. 75,000
Which is a more effective predictor of domestic violence according to research?
a. race or ethnicity b. age c. neighborhood factors d. education
The basis for politics is the competition for social status
Indicate whether the statement is true or false