What is the relationship between race and ethnicity and health status?
a. Ethnic and racial minorities are equally as vulnerable to poor health status as the rest of the population.
b. Ethnic and racial minorities are less vulnerable to poor health status than the rest of the population.
c. Ethnic and racial minorities are more vulnerable to poor health status than the rest of the population.
d. There is no significant relationship between ethnic and racial background and health status.
ANS: C
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