Regarding Stress and Poverty, Which of the Following Statements Is

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Multiple Choice

Regarding stress and poverty, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)According to the World Health Organization, 1.2 billion people around the world live in absolute poverty, surviving on less than a dollar a day.
• B)Greeks earn, on average, only a little less than what Americans earn and have a shorter life expectancy.
• C)In general, the poorer people are, the more their health suffers and the lower is their life expectancy.
• D)Poorer women in California are more likely to die if they live in better-off neighborhoods than if they live in poorer neighborhoods.

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Definitions:

Brain Injury

Physical trauma to the brain, which can lead to temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions.

Meningitis

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, potentially leading to serious health complications or death, and can be caused by infections or other factors.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical force, such as a blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head.

Stroke

Sudden appearance of neurological symptoms as a result of severely reduced blood flow.