Which of the Following Statements Is NOT a Characteristic of the Uninsured

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic of the uninsured?

• A) A small portion of the uninsured are of substantial economic means and view purchase of health insurance as a poor economic choice
• B) About one-half of the uninsured are acutely uninsured, between jobs, and will have a job and be insured in 6 months
• C) About one-half of the uninsured are chronically uninsured and in low paying jobs with little chance of health insurance in the future
• D) A majority of the uninsured do not work
• E) A majority of the uninsured have or are seeking regular employment

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Definitions:

Canalization

A genetic concept explaining how genotype restrictions lead to predetermined phenotypic outcomes despite environmental variations.

Stunted Growth

A condition in which growth and development are significantly below the normal rates for age, often due to malnutrition or neglect.

Failure To Thrive

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