Which of the following statements is true regarding health disparities? Select all that apply.
a. Maternal mortality is higher among African American women.
b. Among the elderly, men's health and functional status are worse than women's.
c. Poor or fair health (contrasted with good, very good, or excellent health) is moreprevalent among children in low-income families
d. African American infants have a higher mortality rate than Caucasian infants.
e. Caucasian women are more likely than African American women to die from breastcancer.
f. In elderly adults, disability rates are inversely related to income.
A, C, D, F
Some of the health disparities that exist in the United States include the fact that the infant and
mortality rates are higher for African Americans than Caucasians. Also, poor or fair health (contrasted
with good, very good, or excellent health) is more prevalent among children in low-income families,
and disability rates for elderly adults are inversely related to income.
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