Question

select the correct answer. which one of the following people has the most direct and most cost - effective opportunity to avoid developing disease or injury? a. cathy is addicted to cigarettes. b. juan is depressed because of a recent death in the family. c. meryl has diabetes just as her mother did. d. paul lives and works in a city with poor air quality.

Explanation:

Cathy can directly quit smoking (cost - effective as it mainly requires willpower and maybe some short - term support like nicotine patches which are relatively inexpensive compared to long - term health complications) to avoid a host of diseases like lung cancer, heart disease etc. Juan's depression (while treatable) may require therapy or medication over a period. Meryl's diabetes (if genetic) may have a strong hereditary component and may not be as directly preventable. Paul's exposure to poor air quality (unless he can move, which may be costly in terms of relocation expenses) is not as directly and cost - effectively avoidable as Cathy quitting smoking.

Answer:

A. Cathy is addicted to cigarettes.