Question

There is no clear line between health and illness; it is easy to forget what it feels like to be really well and to get gradually used to often being a headache, feeling irritable, or tired. There is an unrecognized proportion of the population that has been tipped over the brink into ill health by ubiquitous contaminants. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the above?

• A. The public must be encouraged to have regular medical examinations.
• B. The public must be warned to be aware of various physical and chemical hazards.
• C. The public must be warned to treat seriously such symptoms as headaches, irritability, and tiredness.
• D. The medical professional is not always capable of diagnosing illness. \textbf{Correct answer:} (B) The public must be warned to be aware of various physical and chemical hazards.

Hint:

When a passage points to an external cause of illness, the purpose often involves raising awareness about those causes rather than just the symptoms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The passage links everyday symptoms to possible causes — namely, ubiquitous contaminants — and suggests that a segment of the population is affected without realizing it. The focus is not merely on treating symptoms (C) but on recognizing and being aware of the environmental hazards causing them, making (B) the most accurate choice.