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Racial Differences in Health Care

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Which of the following is not a factor that contributes to racial differences in health care?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Poverty

  3. Access to care

  4. Genetics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetics is not a factor that contributes to racial differences in health care. Discrimination, poverty, and access to care are all factors that can contribute to racial differences in health care.

Which racial group is most likely to experience discrimination in health care?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanics

  3. Native Americans

  4. Asian Americans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African Americans are the most likely racial group to experience discrimination in health care. This discrimination can take many forms, including being denied care, being treated poorly by health care providers, or being charged more for care.

Which racial group is most likely to live in poverty?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanics

  3. Native Americans

  4. Asian Americans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African Americans are the most likely racial group to live in poverty. This poverty can make it difficult for African Americans to access health care, as they may not be able to afford health insurance or pay for out-of-pocket costs.

Which racial group is most likely to have difficulty accessing health care?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanics

  3. Native Americans

  4. Asian Americans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Native Americans are the most likely racial group to have difficulty accessing health care. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, discrimination, and geographic isolation.

Which racial group is most likely to die from preventable causes?

  1. African Americans

  2. Hispanics

  3. Native Americans

  4. Asian Americans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African Americans are the most likely racial group to die from preventable causes. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to health care.

What is the leading cause of death among African Americans?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Diabetes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among African Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to health care.

What is the leading cause of death among Hispanics?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Diabetes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Hispanics. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to health care.

What is the leading cause of death among Native Americans?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Diabetes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diabetes is the leading cause of death among Native Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to health care.

What is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Cancer

  3. Stroke

  4. Diabetes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian Americans. This is due to a number of factors, including poverty, discrimination, and lack of access to health care.

What is the infant mortality rate for African Americans?

  1. 10.8 deaths per 1,000 live births

  2. 12.4 deaths per 1,000 live births

  3. 14.0 deaths per 1,000 live births

  4. 15.6 deaths per 1,000 live births


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The infant mortality rate for African Americans is 15.6 deaths per 1,000 live births. This is more than twice the infant mortality rate for white Americans.

What is the infant mortality rate for Hispanics?

  1. 6.0 deaths per 1,000 live births

  2. 7.2 deaths per 1,000 live births

  3. 8.4 deaths per 1,000 live births

  4. 9.6 deaths per 1,000 live births


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The infant mortality rate for Hispanics is 7.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. This is higher than the infant mortality rate for white Americans, but lower than the infant mortality rate for African Americans.

What is the infant mortality rate for Native Americans?

  1. 9.0 deaths per 1,000 live births

  2. 10.2 deaths per 1,000 live births

  3. 11.4 deaths per 1,000 live births

  4. 12.6 deaths per 1,000 live births


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The infant mortality rate for Native Americans is 10.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. This is higher than the infant mortality rate for white Americans, but lower than the infant mortality rate for African Americans.

What is the infant mortality rate for Asian Americans?

  1. 4.2 deaths per 1,000 live births

  2. 5.0 deaths per 1,000 live births

  3. 5.8 deaths per 1,000 live births

  4. 6.6 deaths per 1,000 live births


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The infant mortality rate for Asian Americans is 4.2 deaths per 1,000 live births. This is the lowest infant mortality rate of any racial group in the United States.

What is the life expectancy for African Americans?

  1. 75.1 years

  2. 76.9 years

  3. 78.7 years

  4. 80.5 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The life expectancy for African Americans is 75.1 years. This is lower than the life expectancy for white Americans, which is 78.5 years.

What is the life expectancy for Hispanics?

  1. 81.2 years

  2. 82.8 years

  3. 84.4 years

  4. 86.0 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The life expectancy for Hispanics is 81.2 years. This is higher than the life expectancy for white Americans, which is 78.5 years.

What is the life expectancy for Native Americans?

  1. 71.5 years

  2. 73.3 years

  3. 75.1 years

  4. 76.9 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The life expectancy for Native Americans is 71.5 years. This is the lowest life expectancy of any racial group in the United States.

What is the life expectancy for Asian Americans?

  1. 85.3 years

  2. 86.9 years

  3. 88.5 years

  4. 90.1 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The life expectancy for Asian Americans is 85.3 years. This is the highest life expectancy of any racial group in the United States.

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