Which Statement Regarding the Impact of Socioeconomic Status (SES)on Health

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on health and well-being is FALSE?

• A) Low SES is associated with increased risk for chronic disease,disability,and premature mortality.
• B) Access to health care explains most of the relationship between SES and health.
• C) Health disparities increase with each step down the SES ladder.
• D) SES predicts whether or not supportive personal relationships will have a positive impact on health benefits.

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Definitions:

Smooth

Characteristic of muscles that perform involuntary movements, found in the walls of internal organs.

Arms

Upper limbs of the human body, extending from the shoulders to the hands, used for grasping and manipulation.

Ascending Pathway

Neural paths that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Secondary Neuron

A neuron that receives a synaptic input from primary neurons and transmits the signal to other neurons or muscles.