The community health nurse will be analyzing community assessment data. Which of the following is an example of demographic characteristics?
A) Number and size of neighborhoods
B) Occupation and income categories
C) Rental or home ownership patterns
D) Sex and family size
Ans: D
Sex and family size are categorized as demographic characteristics. Number and size of neighborhoods is regarded as geographic characteristics. Occupation and income categories as well as rental or home ownership patterns are considered as socioeconomic characteristics.
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