Questions: Question 4 20 Points When it comes to the health transition, which of the following is NOT associated with the transition from the "Age of Receding Pandemics" to the "Age of Chronic Diseases"? A IInesses like heart disease, hypertension or cancer emerge as leading causes of death. (B) International travel helps spread new illnesses like COVID-19, bird flu, or measles around the world. (C) Life expectancy rises for most members of society.

The answer is (B) International travel helps spread new illnesses like COVID-19, bird flu, or measles around the world.

This option is associated with the transition from the "Age of Receding Pandemics" to the "Age of Chronic Diseases." As societies develop and infectious diseases become less prevalent due to improved sanitation, vaccination, and healthcare, chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, and cancer become the primary health concerns.

This option is not directly associated with the transition from the "Age of Receding Pandemics" to the "Age of Chronic Diseases." While international travel can contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, it is not a defining characteristic of the health transition described. The transition focuses on the shift from infectious to chronic diseases as the main health challenges.

This option is associated with the health transition. As societies move from the "Age of Receding Pandemics" to the "Age of Chronic Diseases," improvements in healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions typically lead to increased life expectancy for most people.