People Have a Higher Survival Rate If They Live in Better-Educated

question 99

True/False

People have a higher survival rate if they live in better-educated or wealthier neighborhoods than if the neighborhood is low-income and has low levels of income. Among the reasons researchers believe that neighborhoods make a difference are the availability of safe areas to exercise, grocery stores with nutritious foods, and access to transportation, education, and good jobs.

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Definitions:

Appropriations

Funds that are set aside by a governing body, like a legislature, for a specific use or purpose as part of a budget or spending bill.

Tuition

The fee for instruction, especially for higher education institutions.

Price-Elastic

Describes a situation where the demand for a product changes significantly in response to changes in its price.

Total Revenue

The full amount of income generated by a business from selling goods or services, calculated as price per unit times the number of units sold.