Access to Health Care Is a Highly Publicized Problem in the U.S

question 150

Multiple Choice

Access to health care is a highly publicized problem in the U.S. The number of Americans in 2017 who did not have health insurance coverage was approximately

• A)12 million.
• B)29 million.
• C)85 million.
• D)121 million.

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, leading to problems like heart attacks and strokes.

Long-Distance Runner

An athlete specialized in running distances longer than 3000 meters, typically encompassing events such as marathons.

Inactive Life

A lifestyle characterized by a lack of physical activity, which can lead to health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease.

All-Cause Mortality

The total number of deaths due to any cause within a specific population and time frame, often used to measure the general health of a population.