Final answer:
A cultural delusion that leads to behavior that causes unnecessary distress or damage, and a tendency to do or believe something because many other people do or believe the same. If a condition is rising in prevalence with adverse health effects, it is likely to be recognized as a public health concern.
Step-by-step explanation:
A cultural delusion that leads to behavior that causes unnecessary distress in humans or that causes unnecessary damage to other living systems in the biosphere.
The tendency to do something or believe something because many other people do or believe the same thing.
If condition is rising in prevalence and has many adverse health effects, then it is likely to be recognized as a public health concern. If a child is described as being overweight, then it is likely that they are obese.