Which is a frequent health problem of migrant children and adolescents in the United States?
a. Suicide
b. Diabetes
c. Tuberculosis
d. Cardiovascular disease
ANS: C
The rate of tuberculosis among migrant families is high. A high-risk factor for the children of migrant families is the migration of the families from areas that have high prevalence of tuberculosis; significant health issues, suicide, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are not more prevalent in this population.
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