Why Are Rural Residents Considered a Group at High Risk

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Multiple Choice

Why are rural residents considered a group at high risk for health problems? (Select all that apply.)

• A)They are very self-sufficient and self-reliant.
• B)Few health care providers are locally available.
• C)The residents are exposed to high-powered machinery,extensive sun,and chemicals.
• D)They have difficulty accessing affordable insurance if they are self-employed.
• E)They must travel long distances to obtain specialized services.
• F)They work in dangerous occupations (farming and ranching).

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Definitions:

Acculturation

The process of social influence by which a person partially or fully acquires a new cultural outlook, either by having contact with or living in a culture different from his or her culture of origin.

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Complexity

The state of having multiple interconnected parts or elements, leading to a system or problem that is difficult to understand, predict, or navigate.

Tightness

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