Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas

question 19

Multiple Choice

Disparities can be further disaggregated in order to identify areas of need that may be under-addressed. Table 13.4 presents data on death rates per 100,000 by age, race/ethnicity, and sex for 2013. Please refer to Table 13.4 for any questions that contain data from this table. These questions assess your competencies in correctly reading, analyzing and evaluating data on life expectancy disparities.

-Across all ages, race/ethnicities, and sexes, which statement or statements is/are true based upon Table 13.4?

• A) The death rates disparity per 100,000 was 4.31% higher for females than for males
• B) The death rate disparity for White American males was 2.24% higher than for White American females
• C) the death rate disparity for African American females was 13.5% higher than for African American males
• D) The death rates for Native American females was 19.6% higher than for Native American males
• E) The death rates of Asian/Pacific Islander Americans females was 16.8% higher than for their male counterparts.

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