Which of the following statements is true about environmental health inequities? Select all that apply.

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Environmental health inequities refer to the unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits among different populations. The environment affects human and other life in different ways, depending on factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. Much of the unequal distribution of resources for healthy living has been socially created, as the relationships between powerful and dominant groups in society have contributed to, and benefit from, environmental exploitation and social inequities. It is a matter of intergenerational justice that community health nurses (CHNs) collaborate with other health care professionals and communities to provide stewardship for the preservation and protection of the ecological determinants of health for future generations. Therefore, options A, B, C, and D are all true statements about environmental health inequities.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Environmental Health