Asked by Nelson Bassole on Jul 02, 2024

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Which of the following is true concerning the health and economic well-being of African American families?

A) Minorities typically receive lower quality health care.
B) The median family income of African Americans is the highest of all minority groups.
C) Despite low incomes,most African Americans have other assets,such as stocks and bonds.
D) Most African Americans tend to have better health because of the support of the extended family.

Minority Groups

Groups in a society who, because of physical or cultural characteristics, are singled out from the others in the society for differential and unequal treatment.

Median Family Income

The middle value of total income earned by a family, divided in such a way that half of the families earn less and the other half earns more.

Extended Family

A family unit that extends beyond the immediate family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

  • Acquire knowledge of the obstacles minority families confront, including prejudice and economic imbalances.
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Jyoti Tanwar7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Studies have shown that minorities, including African Americans, often receive lower quality health care due to a variety of factors such as lack of access to health care facilities, discrimination, and bias. This can have negative impacts on their health and economic well-being.