Drinks occasionally exercise regularly

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"Sally feels as though she is a moderately healthy 45-year-old person. She does not smoke, drinks occasionally exercise regularly, and visits her physician only on an as-needed basis because she feels doctors are only in business to make money. After a recent cold Sally visited her primary care doctor as she felt it was taking longer than usual to get over the cold. At a second follow-up visit, her physician gave her startling news - Sally has a chronic illness that is not allowing her body to get rid of the cold. Sally must decide if she wants to comply with the recommended treatment or do nothing and ignore the diagnosis." Please select one of the following determinants of health and discuss how it can impact Sally's decision about treatment Educational level Housing situation Employment Transportation issues Finances Previous feelings toward medicine.

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