Which of the following women is at the highest risk for health disparity?
a. A white, middle-class, 16-year-old woman
b. An African American, middle-class, 25-year-old woman
c. An African American, upper-middle-class, 19-year-old woman
d. An Asian, low-income, 30-year-old woman
ANS: d
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a. Although age is a risk factor, income contributes to disparity.
b. Although African American women are at increased risk, income accounts for the largest disparity.
c. Although age and race contribute to increased risk, income accounts for the largest disparity.
d. Although age and race contribute to increased risk, income accounts for the largest disparity.
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