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nelaaney

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Which of the following is the definition of health disparity?
 
  A. A difference in health outcomes
  B. An unequal and unjust difference in health outcomes
  C. A social factor that impacts health outcomes and contributes to disparity
  D. Access to health care for everyone without financial hardship

Question 2

A nurse is studying the increased infant mortality rate at a local hospital in a largely African American community. The nurse notes that there are very few options for prenatal care in the community and recognizes that this is an example of
 
  A. Health disparity
  B. Health inequity
  C. Health injustice
  D. Social determinant of health



Pariscourtney

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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