The disparities facing rural populations go beyond demographics to include an alarming array of health status indicators and health behaviors. When planning interventions for high-risk behaviors,
which health behavior would be considered high in urban populations?
A) Adults who smoke
B) Adults overweight or obese
C) Adolescents who had five or more drinks in one episode
D) Total tooth loss among adults aged 65 years and older
Ans: B
In urban areas, 27.4% of adults are overweight or obese; in rural areas, the number is 23.9%. In urban areas, 22% of adults smoke; in rural areas, the number is 25%. In urban areas, 10% of adolescents had 5 or more drinks in one episode; in rural areas, the number is 15%. Total tooth loss among adults aged 65 years and older is 28% in urban areas and 36% in rural areas.
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