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Adolescent Health Health Disparities

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Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to adolescent health disparities?

  1. Poverty

  2. Race/ethnicity

  3. Gender

  4. Access to healthcare


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gender is not a factor contributing to adolescent health disparities. Poverty, race/ethnicity, and access to healthcare are all factors that can contribute to adolescent health disparities.

Adolescents from low-income families are more likely to experience:

  1. Obesity

  2. Asthma

  3. Depression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adolescents from low-income families are more likely to experience obesity, asthma, depression, and a variety of other health problems.

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of adolescent obesity?

  1. Non-Hispanic white

  2. Non-Hispanic black

  3. Hispanic

  4. American Indian/Alaska Native


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-Hispanic black adolescents have the highest rate of obesity among all racial/ethnic groups.

Adolescent girls are more likely than adolescent boys to experience:

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Eating disorders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adolescent girls are more likely than adolescent boys to experience depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and a variety of other mental health problems.

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to accessing healthcare for adolescents?

  1. Lack of insurance

  2. Transportation problems

  3. Cultural beliefs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cultural beliefs are not a barrier to accessing healthcare for adolescents. Lack of insurance, transportation problems, and other factors can all be barriers to accessing healthcare for adolescents.

Which of the following is a strategy to reduce adolescent health disparities?

  1. Expanding access to healthcare

  2. Addressing poverty and racism

  3. Promoting healthy behaviors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are strategies to reduce adolescent health disparities.

Which of the following is a health disparity that affects adolescents?

  1. Higher rates of obesity among black adolescents compared to white adolescents

  2. Higher rates of asthma among Hispanic adolescents compared to white adolescents

  3. Higher rates of depression among female adolescents compared to male adolescents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are health disparities that affect adolescents.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to adolescent health disparities?

  1. Poverty

  2. Race/ethnicity

  3. Gender

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are factors that contribute to adolescent health disparities.

Which of the following is a strategy to address adolescent health disparities?

  1. Expanding access to healthcare

  2. Addressing poverty and racism

  3. Promoting healthy behaviors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are strategies to address adolescent health disparities.

Which of the following is a health disparity that affects adolescents?

  1. Higher rates of obesity among black adolescents compared to white adolescents

  2. Higher rates of asthma among Hispanic adolescents compared to white adolescents

  3. Higher rates of depression among female adolescents compared to male adolescents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are health disparities that affect adolescents.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to adolescent health disparities?

  1. Poverty

  2. Race/ethnicity

  3. Gender

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are factors that contribute to adolescent health disparities.

Which of the following is a strategy to address adolescent health disparities?

  1. Expanding access to healthcare

  2. Addressing poverty and racism

  3. Promoting healthy behaviors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are strategies to address adolescent health disparities.

Which of the following is a health disparity that affects adolescents?

  1. Higher rates of obesity among black adolescents compared to white adolescents

  2. Higher rates of asthma among Hispanic adolescents compared to white adolescents

  3. Higher rates of depression among female adolescents compared to male adolescents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are health disparities that affect adolescents.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to adolescent health disparities?

  1. Poverty

  2. Race/ethnicity

  3. Gender

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are factors that contribute to adolescent health disparities.

Which of the following is a strategy to address adolescent health disparities?

  1. Expanding access to healthcare

  2. Addressing poverty and racism

  3. Promoting healthy behaviors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are strategies to address adolescent health disparities.

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