In the sphere of healthcare which among the following can be considered as quot Hyperbolic tendencie...........

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In the sphere of healthcare, which among the following can be considered as "Hyperbolic tendencies"?

1. Smoking and eating unhealthy food.

2. Not wearing a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic.

3. Delay in seeking care.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

None of the above

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Explanation:

Hyperbolic Tendencies are those behaviors that people indulge themselves in against their own self-interest. Such individual behavior may be suboptimal for the individual and create negative externalities for the entire healthcare system through higher costs and poorer outcomes. Examples include smoking, eating unhealthy food, delay in seeking care, not wearing masks or keeping social distancing in the pandemic context. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.