One Example of a Health Disparity in the United States

question 43

True/False

One example of a health disparity in the United States is that infant death rate among African Americans is still more than double that of European Americans.

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Definitions:

Industrialized Countries

Nations that have highly developed industries and infrastructure, often characterized by higher standards of living, technology use, and economic output.

Statistical Artefact

An apparent result or trend in data that does not accurately reflect the true situation, often due to methodological errors or biases.

Heritability of IQ

The proportion of variation in intelligence within a population that can be attributed to genetic factors, often discussed in the context of nature versus nurture debates.

Arthur Jensen

An American psychologist known for his work in psychometrics and differential psychology, particularly his research on intelligence and race.