Multiple choice

Two neighboring cities A and B have the same population features and a similar proportion of older people. City A has wider spaces, more spacious lawns and generally more health friendly environs. Yet the number of dentists, ophthalmologists and other health specialists in City A is much more than that in City B, and on the whole they are doing better business than their counterparts in City B. This indicates that people in City B maintain better health than people in City A.

Which of the following, if true, could be the most logical reason for the paradox?

  1. Some people in City B also visit specialists in City A.

  2. The health specialists in City A charge higher consultation fee.

  3. People in City B don't believe in home remedies.

  4. People in City A prefer prevention to cure.

  5. City A has a medical college, where dentists and ophthalmologists are trained.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Residents of city A prefer prevention to cure and keep visiting doctors for regular check-up.

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