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Mila’s mother died prematurely from an obesity-related disease. Despite having a full scholarship to college, Mila was forced to skip college and get a full-time job to take care of her younger brother. What type of cost of obesity does this situation MOST closely represent?
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an indirect cost to the college
a direct cost to Mila and to her brother
an indirect cost to Mila and to society
a direct cost to Mila and to society
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an indirect cost to Mila and to society
Explanation: Mila’s lost college opportunity and reduced future productivity/earnings from caring for her brother are indirect (productivity/opportunity) costs resulting from her mother’s premature obesity-related death, affecting both her and society.
Explanation: Mila’s lost college opportunity and reduced future productivity/earnings from caring for her brother are indirect (productivity/opportunity) costs resulting from her mother’s premature obesity-related death, affecting both her and society.
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