Certain Racial and Ethnic Groups Have Higher Rates of Particular

question 2

Multiple Choice

Certain racial and ethnic groups have higher rates of particular diseases.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Cardiovascular disease is lower in African-American populations.
• B)Diabetes is lower in Hispanic-American populations.
• C)Cardiovascular disease is highest in Caucasian populations.
• D)Diabetes is highest in American-Indian and Hispanic-American populations.

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Definitions:

Welfare Reform Act

Legislation aimed at changing the welfare system by encouraging work and reducing dependency on government benefits.

Social Security Act

A law enacted in 1935 to create a system of transfer payments in which younger, working people support older, retired people.

Poverty

A socioeconomic condition characterized by a significant lack of financial resources or income, leading to an inability to meet basic living needs.

Welfare Dependency

A situation where individuals or families rely on government welfare benefits as their primary source of income, often criticized for discouraging work effort.