Besides being not easily changed, which demographic factors are especially important?
A. Census tract data can be used to determine needed agency staffing.
B. Density of housing is associated with contagious infections.
C. Ethnicity determines how health is defined and protected.
D. Income determines what community services can be financed.
ANS: C
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