Question

question 7 of 10
which of these is a significant personal cost associated with the flu?
a. poverty
b. vaccination
c. loss of sleep
d. death

Explanation:

• Option A: Poverty is a broader socioeconomic issue, not a direct personal cost of the flu.
• Option B: Vaccination is a preventive measure, not a cost of having the flu.
• Option C: The flu can cause symptoms like discomfort, fever, etc., leading to loss of sleep, which is a significant personal cost (affecting well - being and daily functioning).
• Option D: While the flu can be fatal in some cases, death is a very severe and relatively less common outcome compared to the more common personal cost of loss of sleep. Among the options, loss of sleep is a more typical significant personal cost of having the flu.

Answer:

C. Loss of sleep