Media stories that focus on graphic health concerns, such as rare diseases or unusual accidents, rather than everyday health concerns such as cancer and heart disease are examples of ____________ according to the chapter on health images in the media.

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Sensationalism refers to the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement. Media stories that focus on graphic health concerns, such as rare diseases or unusual accidents, rather than everyday health concerns, are sensationalizing these issues to attract viewers or readers, often at the expense of covering more common but critical health concerns like cancer and heart disease.

Media Stories That Focus on Graphic Health Concerns, Such as Rare