Health Disparities Are

question 57

Multiple Choice

Health disparities are:

• A) differences in the leading types health problems experienced by various groups.
• B) preventable differences in the health of socially disadvantaged groups.
• C) differences in the health of people living in various parts of the world.
• D) unavoidable differences in the health of various groups.

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Definitions:

Avoidant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by a tendency to avoid close relationships and maintain emotional distance from others.

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Dental Hygienist

A licensed dental professional specializing in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene.

Ambivalent Attachment

The attachment style for infants who are unwilling to explore an unfamiliar environment but seem to have mixed feelings about the caregiver—they cry when the caregiver leaves the room, but they cannot be consoled by the caregiver upon the caregiver’s return.