Social inequality is necessary
What will be an ideal response?
-within a relatively hierarchical society, the existence of poor people guarantees the higher status of the more affluent
-the identification of the poor as deviants uphold the legitimacy of conventional social norms regarding hard work, thrift and honestly
-because of their lack of political power, the poor often absorb the cost of social change
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Most people in the United States marry at least once in their lifetime and approximately __________ of those marriages will last until one of the partners dies
(a) one-eighth (b) one-fourth (c) one-third (d) one-half
Discuss the health status of the elder. Include measures of impairment such as ADLs and IADLS, and provide examples of these measures. What are dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Discuss the two ways that long-term care can be provided. Explain the sandwich generation.
What will be an ideal response?
Drawing on the social determinants of health, what can we infer from the 'Roseto effect'?
a. lifestyle choices are the primary determinants of population health b. genetic homogeneity produces poor population-level health outcomes c. disruptions to a community's economic and cultural base can have profound effects on resident's health. d. greater public health spending results in advantageous benefits for residents' health