Asked by Ashlee Little on Sep 30, 2024

Which of the following accurately reflects discrimination in the medical treatment of African Americans?​

A) ​They are more likely to have less aggressive coronary heart disease treatment.
B) ​They are more likely to be referred to cardiologists than European Americans.
C) ​They are more likely to receive kidney dialysis than European Americans are.
D) ​They are more likely to receive no treatment for HIV infection than others are.

Medical Treatment Discrimination

The unfair or unequal treatment of patients by healthcare providers based on race, gender, age, income, or other characteristics.

African Americans

In the United States, a group of people belonging to an ethnic or racial category that originates from any of the African black racial groups.

Coronary Heart Disease

A cardiovascular disorder characterized by narrowed arteries that supply blood to the heart, leading to heart attacks and chest pain.

  • Assess the variance in health conditions across ethnic backgrounds, educational attainment, and age groups.