Which of the following is one reason health care providers need to strive toward cultural competence?

A) The demographic population is not diverse.
B) Health care providers are culturally and linguistically diverse.
C) Most cultural groups have the same health status.
D) Most clients have the same socioeconomic status as health care professionals.
E) More than 350 languages are spoken in the United States.

Cultural Competence

A set of knowledge and interpersonal skills that allows individuals to increase their understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and similarities.

Demographic Population

Groups of people identified by specific characteristics such as age, gender, income level, or ethnicity, used for statistical and marketing analysis.

Linguistically Diverse

Referring to a setting or population that includes speakers of multiple languages, often with varying levels of proficiency.