To plan prevention interventions, the nurse should know that which of the following is one of the greatest challenges to global health that leads to health disparities?
A) Access to adequate food
B) Health care
C) Shelter
D) Poverty
Ans: D
One of the greatest challenges to global health that leads to health disparities is poverty. Lack of access to adequate food, water, shelter, and health care are outcomes associated with poverty.
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