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: Accidents can cause physical injuries, trauma, and even death, which are clearly undesirable health outcomes.
• Lack of walking/physical activity: Regular physical activity is essential for good health. A car - centric culture may reduce opportunities for walking (e.g., people drive short distances instead of walking), leading to a sedentary lifestyle. Sedentary lifestyles are associated with various health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.
• Increased stress from car repair bills: Chronic stress has negative impacts on health. High car repair costs can cause financial stress, which in turn can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression, and also have physical manifestations such as high blood pressure.
• Increased taxes to maintain roads: While this is a financial burden, it is not directly related to health in the same way as the other options.

Answer:

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