Throughout the Text, the Authors Emphasize the Importance of Examining

question 32

Multiple Choice

Throughout the text, the authors emphasize the importance of examining the Disparity Chain that leads to or has led to a current day disparity. Because emergency use for nonemergency conditions is income related, research was introduced which revealed preterm birth can generate a Disparity Chain that lead to nonemergency emergency department use. Which listings below most accurately reflect this chain of circumstance?

• A) Preterm birth  academic problems in school  failure to complete a college degree as adults  lower income or joblessness  an absence of health care insurance  emergency room use
• B) Preterm birth  health problems  high school dropout
• C) Preterm birth  better health care  high income  emergency room use
• D) a and b
• E) b and c
• F) a, b, and c
• G) None of the above

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Definitions:

Patient Activism

The movement by patients to advocate for changes in healthcare policy, practice, or awareness about specific health conditions.

Health Care Provision

The act of providing medical services to individuals or communities, including preventive, curative, and palliative interventions.

Health Risks

Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing health problems or diseases.

Socioeconomic Gradient

The relationship between socioeconomic status (income, education, occupation) and health outcomes, often showing that higher status is associated with better health.