Swedish Children Are Better Off on Most Measures of Well-Being

question 80

Multiple Choice

Swedish children are better off on most measures of well-being than children in the United States. Which of the following is an explanation for the disparity in wellness scores?

• A) Swedes pay higher taxes and receive substantial family-related benefits.
• B) Americans pay higher taxes but receive few family-related benefits.
• C) Swedes have a high abortion rate, so each child is a wanted child.
• D) Americans have a higher rate of violence, much of which spills over into children's lives.

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Definitions:

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, serving as major supports for the body and facilitating movement, such as the femur and tibia.

Shock Absorbers

Devices designed to absorb and damp shock impulses, often used in vehicle suspension systems.

Nucleus Pulposus

The gel-like inner core of an intervertebral disc, which helps absorb shock and maintain flexibility of the spine.

Intervertebral Disks

The cartilaginous pads located between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers.