Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Social Determinants

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the social determinants of health?

• A) Minorities often have higher levels of income.
• B) Minorities often live in safe neighborhoods.
• C) Minorities often have fewer opportunities to engage in health-promoting behaviors.
• D) Minorities often have increased access to safe and reliable transportation.
• E) Minorities are less likely to live in food deserts, where nutritious food can be expensive or unavailable.

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