Which of the following best describes why so many Americans continue t

Which of the following best describes why so many Americans continue to engage in unhealthy behaviors?

a. Americans are not knowledgeable on how to change their behavior.
b. Americans believe that most illnesses can be cured with insurance footing the bill.
c. Health is not a concern to most Americans.
d. Most Americans do not know which behaviors are unhealthy.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
Society sees insurance as an economic shield protecting against all disease and illness. The belief in cure rather than prevention, combined with this financial safety net, encourages society to become a passive participant in health care. The pervasive societal thought is “I don’t have to worry; I have insurance.” Americans are aware of which behaviors are unhealthy, have knowledge on how to change their behavior, and are concerned about health, but insurance has allowed them to take a passive approach to health.