Which of the Following Statements About Health Disparities Is Accurate

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about health disparities is accurate?

• A) African American women have a much higher incidence of breast cancer.
• B) Health disparities are the result of negligent health care practices.
• C) Health disparities vary among racial/ethnic groups.
• D) Men have more obstacles to receiving health care than women.

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