In Relation to Health Characteristics of Poor People in the United

question 1

Multiple Choice

In relation to health characteristics of poor people in the United States, which of the following is not accurate?

• A)The poor have shorter life expectancies.
• B)Children born into poor families are at much greater risk of dying during their first year of life.
• C)Through welfare benefits, most of the poor receive preventive medical and dental checkups.
• D)The poor are at greater risk for heart disease and cancer than more affluent persons.

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Definitions:

Proportional Effort

A principle suggesting that the amount of effort one should invest in a task or goal should be relative to the importance of the task or the expected benefits.

Level of Resilience

The measure of an individual's capacity to withstand stress and bounce back from adversity.

Repress Stressors

The act of suppressing or pushing down stress-causing factors, often unconsciously, to avoid dealing with the discomfort they cause.

Mentally Healthy Behavior

Actions or habits that promote psychological well-being, including coping effectively with stress, expressing emotions appropriately, and maintaining satisfying relationships.