McKneown’s Theory states that reduced prevalence of Tuberculosis occurs due to: (A) Enhanced knowledge and awareness, (B) Medical advancements, (C) Behavioural modification, (D) Social and environmental factors
Answer is A. • Thomas McKeown attributed the modern rise in the world population, AND DECLINE OF TB from the 1700sto the present to broad economic and social changes (especially diet and nutrition – “Nutritional Determinism”) rather than to targeted public health or medical interventions.