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In sentence 23 (reproduced below), the writer wants to provide a convincing explanation for why people should avoid being socially disconnected.

But being socially disconnected has serious consequences; most people, for example, suffer negative feelings from being isolated and prefer to be engaged on some level, whether through family, friends, or community members.

Which version of the underlined text best accomplishes this goal?

A. consequences—even the US government is addressing social connectedness through the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
B. consequences; since current research provides plenty of resources for how to build social connectedness, there is no reason for people to endure the havoc that the lack of social connections can wreak on their mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
C. consequences: a lack of social connection has been linked with mental and emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, and antisocial behavior as well as physical issues such as higher blood pressure, disrupted sleep, and a disrupted immune system.
D. consequences; in fact, Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education has been conducting research to discover the impacts of social connectedness.