Which One of the Following Is an Example of a Health

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of a health disparity?

• A)A child who is being read to daily begins reading at an earlier age than a child is not read to.
• B)A child with Down syndrome receiving developmental disability services.
• C)Children exposed to cigarette smoke have higher rates of asthma.
• D)Children living in poverty have higher rates of mental health problems.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

The outcome of prejudging a person. Prejudice in communication is the unwillingness to listen to members of groups the listener believes are inferior, such as other ethnic groups or women; it can also take more subtle forms; how you feel as a result of the stereotypes you believe in.

Attitude

An evaluation of people, ideas, issues, situations, or objects.

Socially Accepted

Behaviors or norms that are widely recognized and approved by society or a specific group.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

A U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee.