Disparities Can Be Further Disaggregated in Order to Identify Areas

question 2

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.

-Based upon this analysis, we may tentatively conclude that in some respects adverse male health disparities have been:

• A) Highlighted by health care professionals more than female health disparities but not addressed as a health disparity matter
• B) Subordinated by those of females
• C) Equally addressed
• D) None of the above

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