Asked by Jeremy Moser on Sep 30, 2024

​In America, which of these factors contributing to disease and medical care can be most easily isolated?

A) ​Ethnicity from social factors
B) ​Ethnicity from economic factors
C) ​Ethnicity from educational factors
D) ​Ethnicity from none of these factors

Disease Contributing Factors

Various factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures, that increase the likelihood of developing a disease.

Ethnicity

A social division based on shared culture, language, history, and identity, often connected to a specific geographic region or ancestry.

Medical Care

The provision of services to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and maintain physical and mental well-being through healthcare professionals.

  • Identify the influences on health expectancy and overall life expectancy.
  • Explore the variation in health according to ethnic groups, education levels, and age segments.