In the Context of Racial Differences in Health, African Americans

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the context of racial differences in health, African Americans differ from whites in that African Americans:

• A) are more likely to have diabetes and stroke.
• B) are more likely to have cancer and heart disease.
• C) receive more tax benefits from Social Security programs.
• D) receive more incentives for investing in health care.

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