The Factor LEAST Likely to Explain Why People of Different

question 48

Multiple Choice

The factor LEAST likely to explain why people of different ethnic background have different rates of cancer deaths is

• A) biology.
• B) knowledge about cancer and its treatment.
• C) access to medical care.
• D) level of adherence to health recommendations.

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Definitions:

Infectious Diseases

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Circulatory Diseases

A category of diseases that affect the circulation of blood, including conditions like coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.

Structural Model

An abstract representation showing the relationships between parts of a system, such as variables in a theory or components in a machine.

Negative Symptoms

In the context of psychiatry, symptoms that represent a reduction or loss of functions, such as blunted affect or social withdrawal.