offers an explanation for why those in low-income and disadvantaged populations have worse health outcomes and lower life expectancy than those in advantaged populations.
a. The theory of the demographic transition
b. The theory of fundamental causes
c. Labeling theory
d. Theory of differential association
Question 2In 2010, nearly 41 of all births in the United States were to:
a. unmarried women.
b. married women.
c. women over 30 years old.
d. women over 40 years old.
e. women who were employed full time.
Question 3Until recently physicians have been the voice of authority. Physician authority has been undermined by a number of factors. Which one is not one of those factors?
a. Other stakeholders have taken a visible and more active role in deciding the diagnosis and course of treatment.
b. Pharmaceutical companies market drugs directly to consumers.
c. Patients are overwhelmed with information making them apathetic patients.
d. Insurance companies often set the terms of care and treatment.
Question 4What percentage of all households in the United States consist of husband and wife?
a. 58
b. less than 50
c. 55
d. 75
e. 80
Question 5One international survey of 100 insurers in 25 countries found that the cost of 22 out of 23 medical services and products ranging from a routine doctor's visit to coronary bypass surgery were highest in
a. the United States
b. Germany
c. Switzerland
d. Canada
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