A community health nurse collects data about the number and proportion of persons aged 25 or older with less than a high school education. Which term best describes this type of data?
A) Sociodemographic characteristics
B) Health status data
C) Health risk factors
D) Health care resource consumption information

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Sociodemographic characteristics refer to the social and demographic aspects of a population, such as age, education level, income, and employment status. The data about the number and proportion of persons aged 25 or older with less than a high school education falls under this category, as it provides insight into the educational attainment within a specific demographic group.

A Community Health Nurse Collects Data About the Number and Proportion