The community health nurse is planning a program for a group of African American senior citizens. Which of the following facts should be included in the presentation?
1. The prevalence of overnutrition is greatest in African American males.
2. Hypertension is highest in the African American population.
3. Adults living at the poverty line have the greatest risk for undernutrition.
4. Iron deficiency anemia is a prevalent problem in the African American population.
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Rationale 1: The prevalence of overnutrition is greatest in African American males. The prevalence of overnutrition is highest in the Mexican American male.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is highest in the African American population. Hypertension is highest in the African American population.
Rationale 3: Adults living at the poverty line have the greatest risk for undernutrition. The risk for overnutrition is most associated with a lower socieoeconomic status and reduced levels of education
Rationale 4: Iron deficiency anemia is a prevalent problem in the African American population. Iron deficiency anemia is not documented as a prevalent problem in the African American population
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