Epidemiologic Evidence Indicates That Differences in Socioeconomic Status, Nutrition, Exposure

question 11

Multiple Choice

Epidemiologic evidence indicates that differences in socioeconomic status, nutrition, exposure to pathogens and toxic substances, and health care early in life can have a profound impact on health status and inequalities later in life. This raises the possibility of reducing these resulting health inequalities in the long term by investing heavily in pre- and postnatal health care, perhaps at the expense of health care much later in life. Which of the following is being illustrated in this example?

• A) It is preferable for differing subpopulations to receive social resources based on merit.
• B) An individual should not benefit from an equal allocation of social resources until a much later date.
• C) Healthcare becomes prohibitively expensive as a person that did not receive proper healthcare as a child ages.
• D) Some subpopulations may be more or less deserving of direct intervention to reduce health inequalities.

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Definitions:

Expressive Vocabulary

The set of words a person can actively use in communication to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas.

Receptive Vocabulary

The store of words that an individual understands when heard or read, which typically exceeds the words they use in speech or writing.

Babbling

The stage in language acquisition where infants produce unintelligible sounds, combining vowels and consonants like "ba" and "da," which precedes speech development.

Cultural Background

The cultural experiences, traditions, and values that shape an individual's beliefs and behaviors.