When the health status of blacks and whites are compared, the data show __________.
a. white males live about five years longer than do black males, although there is no racial differences among females
b. blacks are more likely than whites to rate their own health as fair or poor
c. the infant mortality for blacks is about the same as for whites, but life expectancy is lower
d. blacks are more likely to receive treatment for illnesses like heart disease, breast cancer, and HIV than are whites because they are more likely to have Medicaid, and whites are more likely to be uninsured
Question 2
Martin, a high school student, does not have health insurance. Which of the following likely describes Martin's family?
a. Martin's parents are over 65.
b. Martin's parents are both unemployed.
c. Martin's parents are white.
d. Martin's parents have a family income around 59,000.
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