WHO acknowledges the focus on the social context of health was not as prominent in the 1950s and 1960s as it is currently. For which reason did the focus shift away from the social context of health in that timeframe?
A) Emphasis was placed on targeting specific diseases.
B) Social context of health was addressed on a limited scale.
C) Social hierarchies set the accessibility of health care in a society.
D) Income and education levels dictated the economics of health care.

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During the 1950s and 1960s, there was a strong emphasis on targeting specific diseases, which led to a focus on biomedical approaches rather than the broader social context of health.

WHO Acknowledges the Focus on the Social Context of Health