What Are Health Disparities

question 23

Multiple Choice

What are health disparities?

• A) Differences in health status at different life stages
• B) Differing prognoses from different health care providers
• C) Health status differences based on social, economic, or environmental conditions
• D) Shorter lifetimes for wealthier groups of people

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Definitions:

Median

The value separating the higher half from the lower half of a data sample, a population, or a probability distribution.

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5-Kilometre Race

A competitive running event covering a distance of five kilometres, often organised for both professional athletes and community participants.

Pace

The speed at which someone or something moves or does something.