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1

Morbidity refers to
A)the incidence of crime in a given population.
B)the incidence of murder in a given population.
C)the incidence of disease in a given population.
D)the incidence of death in a given population.
2

Mortality refers to
A)the incidence of crime in a given population.
B)the incidence of murder in a given population.
C)the incidence of disease in a given population.
D)the incidence of death in a given population.
3

Which of these factors can contribute to morbidity and mortality?
A)poor diet
B)stress
C)poor housing
D)all of the above
4

Which of these is a reason why racial and ethnic minorities would have poorer health than Whites?
A)They aren't motivated to take good care of themselves.
B)They are less healthy at the genetic level.
C)For cultural reasons, they often decline to seek medical attention when ill.
D)Low income contributes to poor health, and many racial and ethnic minorities have low incomes.
5

How might education be related to morbidity or mortality, as discussed in Reel Society?
A)Doctors and other health care professionals must stay in school for a long time.
B)Health care professionals are more careful and attentive with highly-educated people.
C)Poorly educated people care less about life.
D)Poor education may result in a lack of awareness of how to maintain good health.
6

Inequalities of health and health care are minimal in the United States.
A)True
B)False
7

Had Daniel been raised in a high-income family, his mother might not have died at such a young age.
A)True
B)False
8

Low-income people tend to gravitate toward low-paying, low-risk occupations.
A)True
B)False
9

All Americans in the lower classes are racial or ethnic minorities.
A)True
B)False
10

Stress is a factor in poor health.
A)True
B)False







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