As People Move Down the Social Hierarchy, Health Deteriorates and Death

question 69

Multiple Choice

As people move down the social hierarchy, health deteriorates and death rates increase. Which of the following changes resulting from lower socioeconomic status is associated with these negative outcomes?

• A) instability of the social gradient
• B) increase in accidental deaths
• C) decrease in the quality of prenatal care
• D) alienation from the political power structure

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Definitions:

Normal Behavior

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Television Programs

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