Which Statement Regarding Rates of Disease in Certain Ethnic and Racial

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding rates of disease in certain ethnic and racial groups is true?

• A)Cardiovascular disease is higher in African-American populations.
• B)Diabetes rates are highest among Asian Americans.
• C)The health-care disparities among different racial or ethnic groups are few.
• D)Caucasians have the highest rates of diabetes and hypertension.

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