In the United States, the Number of Deaths from All

question 60

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the number of deaths from all causes was 70,663,474 for Whites, 9,692,906 for Blacks, and 1,125,108 for other racial groups for the combined years 2012-2016. The number of cancer deaths during this same time period was 15,533,648 for Whites, 1,946,813 for Blacks, and 249,591 for other racial groups. In which racial group is the proportional mortality ratio lowest?

• A) Whites
• B) Blacks
• C) Other

Appreciate the significance of cognitive processes, like categorization, in shaping perceptions and stereotypes.

Realize the impact of prejudice and discrimination on victims and society at large.

Know strategies and practices for reducing prejudice and discrimination within organizations.

Understand the specific forms and effects of sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases the blood calcium level.

Thyroid Gland

Large gland in the neck that produces several important hormones, including thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.

Iodized Salt

Salt that has been fortified with iodine, a nutrient essential for thyroid function.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and metabolism by controlling the rate of metabolism and the rate at which the body uses energy.