Asked by Bavanpreet Singh on Sep 30, 2024
Which of the following have researchers implicated in health disparities for African Americans?
A) Inadequate medical treatment
B) Limitations in health literacy
C) Discrimination in treatment
D) These have all been named
Health Disparities
Differences in health and healthcare between groups, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.
African Americans
A term referring to citizens or residents of the United States who have total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Inadequate Medical Treatment
Medical care that falls below the accepted standard, often due to insufficient access to healthcare resources, professionals, or knowledge.
- Examine the differences in health outcomes among different ethnic groups, varying levels of education, and age categories.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the differences in health outcomes among different ethnic groups, varying levels of education, and age categories.