Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Poverty and Health

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding poverty and health?

• A)Residents living in poor neighborhoods are often exposed to more environmental toxins than residents living in wealthier communities.
• B)Poor neighborhoods are common sites for hazardous waste pollution.
• C)Studies show that children from wealthy families have higher concentrations of lead in their blood than do children from poor families.
• D)Asthma is a growing problem in poor families.

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Consumers' Desire

The inclination or preference of consumers towards certain goods, services, or experiences.

Economic Function

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Distribution of Income

The way in which the total income earned in an economy is divided among its citizens or factors of production.