Which of the Following Groups of Americans Has the Highest

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of Americans has the highest risk of hypertension?

• A) Asian Americans
• B) Non-Hispanic white Americans
• C) African Americans
• D) Native Americans

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Definitions:

Medicalization

The process by which human conditions and problems come to be defined and treated as medical conditions, and thus become subject to medical study, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment.

Mental Health Issue

Conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia.

Acute Care

Medical treatment for short-term but severe episodes of illness, injury, or other health conditions, typically in a hospital or emergency care setting.

Epidemic

Occurs when the number of cases of a particular disease during a particular time period is significantly higher than might otherwise be expected.