A population's demographic factors--such as income levels, age, gender, race, and ethnicity--can influence the design of provider networks serving that population. With respect to these demographic factors, it is correct to say that
A) higher-income populations have a higher incidence of chronic illnesses than do lowerincome populations
B) compared to other groups, young men are more likely to be attached to particular providers
C) a population with a high proportion of women typically requires more providers than does a population that is predominantly male
D) Health plans should not recognize, in either the design of networks or the evaluation of provider performance, racial and ethnic differences in the member population

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A population with a higher proportion of women typically requires more providers than does a population that is predominantly male because women generally seek healthcare services more frequently than men, including preventive care and reproductive services. Option A is not correct because lower-income populations have a higher incidence of preventable illnesses and delayed treatment, rather than chronic illnesses. Option B is not correct because young men are generally less likely to seek healthcare services than other groups, and may not be attached to particular providers. Option D is not correct because recognizing racial and ethnic differences in the member population is important for ensuring cultural competence in healthcare delivery and addressing healthcare disparities.

A Population's Demographic Factors--Such as Income Levels, Age, Gender, Race