Compared with Urban Americans, Rural Residents

question 5

Multiple Choice

Compared with urban Americans, rural residents:

• A) Are more likely to engage in preventive health behavior
• B) Are less likely to be exposed to occupational and environmental hazards
• C) Have a higher rate of chronic illness
• D) Rate their overall health status more favorably

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Definitions:

Labor-Market Discrimination

The practice of unfairly treating individuals differently in employment decisions based on characteristics unrelated to their job performance, such as race, gender, or age.

Higher Salary

An increased amount of money earned by an employee for their work, often due to promotions, skill upgrades, or market demand for their role.

Identical Characteristics

A term describing goods, services, or entities that have the same attributes and qualities, making them indistinguishable in certain respects.

Wage Differentials

The variations in wage rates due to differences in occupation, sector, qualifications, and experience among workers.