Why are there differences in life expectancies for people of different races?
a. biological differences, as different races have radically different hormones
b. disparities in access to health care
c. genetic differences resulting in predispositions to various diseases
d. greatly increased levels of law enforcement violence directed at certain racial groups
Answer: b. disparities in access to health care
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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