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Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.  Which of the following combinations of factors contributes LEAST to the increasing prevalence of infertility in modern society?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: D
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Infertility and its contributing factors
	**Related Topics**: Reproductive health, societal trends, public health
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of reproduction and societal influences on health.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse.
	We are looking for the combination of factors that *least* contributes to the *increasing prevalence* of infertility.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Analyze each option to determine its impact on the *prevalence* of infertility.
	Reasoning: We need to differentiate between factors that cause infertility and factors that influence the observed prevalence.
	2. Consider how each factor affects the *increasing* prevalence specifically.
	Working:  Are these factors becoming more common and thus contributing to a rise in infertility diagnoses?
	3. Identify the option that has the weakest link to the increasing prevalence.
	Result: Option D, 'Improved access to contraception and increased awareness/diagnosis of infertility'.
	Verification: Options A, B, and C all represent factors that directly contribute to the inability to conceive. Option D relates to access to family planning and diagnosis, not the underlying causes of infertility itself.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Delayed childbearing and increased rates of obesity. Explanation:  Both delayed childbearing (due to age-related decline in fertility) and obesity are known to negatively impact fertility and are increasingly prevalent in modern society, contributing to the rise in infertility diagnoses.
[B] :x: Exposure to environmental toxins and sexually transmitted infections. Explanation: Exposure to certain environmental toxins and STIs can damage the reproductive system and lead to infertility. These factors, while not necessarily increasing uniformly across all populations, still contribute to the overall prevalence of infertility.
[C] :x: Increased stress levels and poor diet. Explanation: While the direct impact of stress on fertility is complex, it is generally accepted that high stress levels and inadequate nutrition can negatively affect reproductive health and potentially contribute to infertility. These factors are increasingly prevalent in modern societies.
[D] ✓: Improved access to contraception and increased awareness/diagnosis of infertility. Explanation:  Contraception *prevents* pregnancy, but it does not *cause* infertility. Increased awareness and diagnosis simply mean more cases are identified, not necessarily that more cases exist due to these factors.  These factors do not contribute to the *increasing prevalence* of the underlying condition of infertility itself.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing factors that cause infertility with factors that influence its diagnosis or reporting.: Carefully consider the wording of the question. Prevalence refers to the observed number of cases, not necessarily the underlying causes.
		2. Not considering societal trends.: Recognize that the question specifically asks about *increasing* prevalence in *modern* society. Consider how societal changes impact the factors listed.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Focus on the difference between 'cause' and 'diagnosis'.:  Distinguish between factors directly impacting fertility and factors that influence our ability to detect or report it.
		2. Consider societal changes.: Think about how modern lifestyles and trends may contribute to the increasing prevalence of certain health conditions.

BALASOURY · Answer

Delayed childbearing and increased rates of obesity

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Exposure to environmental toxins and sexually transmitted infections

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Increased stress levels and poor diet

BALASOURY · Answer

The correct Option is "Improved access to contraception and increased awareness/diagnosis of infertility"

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