Which of the Following Best Explains Why There Are So

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why there are so few hospitals in rural areas?

• A) Few nurses and physicians enjoy the rural lifestyle.
• B) Historically, hospitals began in large urban areas and have slowly expanded outward but have not yet reached all rural areas.
• C) Rural areas have very low population density.
• D) Rural residents do not trust hospitals, preferring to receive care from neighbors and friends.

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