Which of the following best explains why the Federal Government has increased its focus on health promotion? (A) There is a desire to decrease the infant mortality rate in Australia - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 2 - 2005 - Paper 1

(A) is incorrect as the desire to decrease infant mortality is one aspect but does not encapsulate the broader focus on health promotion.

(B) is the preferred option since it highlights the high costs related to treating preventable diseases, providing a strong rationale for promoting health to reduce these costs.

(C) suggests a lack of need for increased spending, which contradicts the question's premise of an increased focus on health promotion.

(D) incorrectly implies that socioeconomic status improvements directly relate to better health outcomes without linking to health promotion efforts.

The best answer is (B) There are high costs associated with treating preventable diseases.