Persistent Differences in Disease and Mortality Rates Among First Nations

question 11

Multiple Choice

Persistent differences in disease and mortality rates among First Nations people living on-reserve compared to the general Canadian population can best be explained by which of the following?

• A) Biological differences
• B) Healthy immigrant effect
• C) The high rates of diabetes among First Nations peoples
• D) Historical legacies including colonialism

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Definitions:

Diversification

Diversification is an investment strategy that involves spreading investments across various assets to reduce risk and increase the potential for returns.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables in which both variables move in the same direction.

Pooling

In economics, pooling is the amalgamation of resources or interests by several parties to maximize benefit or reduce risk.

Pooling

The act of grouping together resources, risks, or interests to achieve a common goal or reduce risk.