Question

1. in what way could our car culture lead to undesirable health outcomes?

lack of attention while driving leading to accidents
lack of walking/physical activity
increased stress from car repair bills
increased taxes to maintain roads

Explanation:

• Lack of attention while driving leading to accidents: This is a direct negative health outcome (injuries, fatalities) related to car - culture.
• Lack of walking/physical activity: Car - culture often means less walking. Physical inactivity is linked to various health problems like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
• Increased stress from car repair bills: Stress can have negative impacts on mental and physical health (e.g., increased blood pressure, weakened immune system).
• Increased taxes to maintain roads: This is more of an economic and political aspect rather than a direct health outcome.

Answer:

Lack of attention while driving leading to accidents, Lack of walking/physical activity, Increased stress from car repair bills.