Research in the United States and other countries has consistently shown that people in the lower classes have
A. higher rates of mortality and disability.
B. lower mortality rates.
C. lower rates of cancer and heart disease.
D. both higher rates of mortality and disability and lower rates of cancer and heart disease.
Answer: A
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a. true b. false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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