An African American client's health history includes hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. What major factor accounts for the increase in these diseases among some popula-tions?
A. Lack of access to health care
B. Medical insurance that fails to cover drug treatment
C. Religious beliefs that conflict with health promotion activities
D. Inconsistent adherence to medical regimens by African Americans
A
Lack of access to health care is the primary factor implicated in the increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease among African Americans.
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