Although only 12% of elderly black Americans experience institutional care in their lifetimes, compared with 23% of elderly white Americans, they typically possess more health problems than their white counterparts
This difference in health status is most likely due to: A) High incidence of violent crime and sexually transmitted diseases
B) Reliance on family for health care advice and rejection of formal service agencies
C) Cultural preference for unconventional medical treatments like spiritual and herbal remedies
D) Lower standard of living and less access to health care services
D
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Black elders historically possess many health problems that have accumulated over a lifetime due to a poor standard of living and limited access to health care services. Although the other choices may apply to this population, they are not the major reasons for the diminished health status of many black elders.
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