Which of the following is the primary underlying factor for differences in health status in the United States?
a. Minority status
b. Geographic location
c. Sexual behavior
d. Poverty or socioeconomic status
ANS: D
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Puberty refers to: a. the point at which sexual maturity is achieved. b. the point at which the breasts or testes begin togrow
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