Asked by Kevin Aguirre on Jul 05, 2024
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The relatively positive health picture for Hispanic Americans in the face of clear economic disadvantage is called the:
A) Hispanic Health Paradox.
B) Hispanic Health Contradiction.
C) General Health Mystery.
D) General Health Paradox.
Hispanic Health Paradox
The epidemiological finding that Hispanic populations tend to have health outcomes that paradoxically are as good as or better than those of non-Hispanic white populations, despite lower average income and education.
Economic Disadvantage
A status where individuals or communities have significantly lower income, education, and employment opportunities compared to the general population.
Health Picture
A comprehensive overview or snapshot of an individual's current and potential health status.
- Understand the importance of racial and ethnic disparities in health and identify their fundamental causes.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of racial and ethnic disparities in health and identify their fundamental causes.
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