Based on the Study Conducted by João Biehl Among Those

Multiple Choice

Based on the study conducted by João Biehl among those living with AIDS in the Brazilian city of Salvador de Bahia, the pharmaceuticalization of public health may be understood to be at least in part a result of

A) The demands of patient groups for high-cost medicines.
B) The fact that many patient groups receive support from the pharmaceutical industry.
C) Agreements made by governments to supply drugs such as ARVs to all citizens free of charge.
D) The adoption of neoliberal economic policies, which may lead to cuts in funding to other elements of the health-care infrastructure.
E) All of the above.