The Text Concludes That Regarding the Relationship Between Urbanization and Health

question 85

Multiple Choice

The text concludes that regarding the relationship between urbanization and health status in 19^th and 20^th century American cities, __________.

• A)inhabitants of large cities were consistently healthier than inhabitants of rural areas or small towns
• B)the healthiest inhabitants resided in small towns, but rural residents were healthier than city residents
• C)rural residents were far healthier than either city or small-town residents
• D)there was no difference between the health of city, town, or rural residents

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