Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas

question 22

True/False

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.

-By age 25-29, the death rate of all males is 241.3% as high as that of all females.

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Definitions:

Lateral Toes

The toes located on the outer sides of the feet, important for balance and supporting walking gait.

Tibialis Anterior

A muscle in the lower leg that dorsiflexes and inverts the foot, playing a key role in walking and balance.

Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming an important anatomical landmark and serving as the attachment for certain abdominal muscles.

Serratus Anterior

A muscle located on the side of the thorax that assists in the upward movement of the arms and stabilizes the scapula.