Which of the Following Statements Describes Residence as a Predisposing

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes residence as a predisposing factor of utilization?

• A) Inner-city residents are more likely to seek care from physician health providers.
• B) Patients who reside in medically underserved areas (MUAs) are at lower risk for poor health.
• C) Those who reside in economically distressed communities are in more danger from risky and violent behaviors of neighbors.
• D) Inner-city residents are more likely to be insured.

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