The nursing instructor is discussing health disparities with her community nursing class. The discussion includes the information that health disparities occur between groups other than the main population and specific ethnic groups
Where would these health disparities occur?
A) Among men
B) Among people with disabilities
C) Among people who are bisexual
D) Among the middle aged
Ans: B
Feedback: Health disparities also occur with women, gays and lesbians, and people with disabilities. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because health disparities have not been found among men, the middle aged, or people who are bisexual.
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