The Way 'Race' Is Used in Healthcare Today Can Lead

question 43

Multiple Choice

The way 'race' is used in healthcare today can lead clinicians to forget that sickle cell anemia is a disease of:

• A) Blacks.
• B) Whites.
• C) Hispanics.
• D) people who live where malaria has been a problem.
• E) all human beings, in equal distribution.

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Definitions:

Sex

A biological categorization based on reproductive anatomy and functions, typically classified as male or female.

Sexuality

Encompasses sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, and the capacity for sexual feelings.

Sexual Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own sexuality, which may include components such as sexual orientation, sexual behavior preferences, and gender identity.

Simpatia

A cultural value in some Latin American societies that emphasizes smooth, pleasant social interactions, and avoidance of conflict.