Researchers have examined the reasons that there are differences in health outcomes among the various ethnic groups. What is the primary reason?
A. There is decreased access to health care and few care providers from their ethnic group.
B. Members of ethnic groups rarely have life insurance, so they cannot afford to obtain care.
C. Professionals engage in discrimination, stereotyping, and uncertainty.
D. Minorities are less educated, so they do not take care of themselves appropriately.
ANS: C
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