Asked by Sarah Reimer on May 31, 2024
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Even with universal access to health care, disparities exist between wealthy and poor individuals. One factor that may explain this discrepancy is
A) education and health literacy are higher among those with higher incomes.
B) health varies within countries, and women are healthier overall than men.
C) those with lower social support levels are healthier than those with many social contacts.
D) these are all factors contributing to socioeconomically based health disparities.
Universal Access
The aim to provide all individuals with equal and fair access to products, services, or facilities, regardless of their physical or socio-economic limitations.
Health Disparities
Differences in health outcomes and their determinants between different segments of the population, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.
Health Literacy
The capacity to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
- Recognize factors contributing to socioeconomically based health disparities even with universal health care access.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize factors contributing to socioeconomically based health disparities even with universal health care access.
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