Question 1

Generally speaking, health disparity refers to equal status in health among varying racial and ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

Health disparity refers to differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare among different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, not equal status.

Question 2

The White population, which is currently the majority population, has a higher health status than members of the African American/Black population.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true because the White population has a higher life expectancy, lower infant mortality rate, and lower rates of chronic diseases than the African American/Black population.

Question 3

Which of the following studies involved the manipulation of Black men into believing that they were receiving treatment for syphilis?

Accepted Answer

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study was an unethical study conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service where Black men were misled into believing they were receiving treatment for syphilis when they were not, in order to study the progression of the disease.

Question 4

Lack of sufficient health care for some in the United States has led to:

Accepted Answer

Lack of sufficient health care can lead to both poorer health outcomes for individuals and contribute to broader health inequalities within the population.

Question 5

The __________ released a report in 2002 titled Unequal Treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ released a report in 2002...

Question 6

__________ are descendants of slaves, and may have inherited the dietary preferences of slaves that have been passed from one generation to the next.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are descendants of slaves, and may...

Question 7

The 21^st century has been a period of ever-growing globalization.

Accepted Answer

Globalization has continued to expand in the 21st century due to advancements in technology, communication, and transportation, which have facilitated increased international trade, cultural exchange, and interconnectedness.

Question 8

Which of the following groups represents an ethnic, rather than racial, group in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Hispanics are considered an ethnic group because they share a common cultural heritage, language, and often religion, rather than a distinct racial identity.

Question 9

Many undocumented immigrants will have poorer health because they will seek care
in emergency rooms or not seek care at all.

Accepted Answer

Undocumented immigrants often face barriers to accessing healthcare, leading them to rely on emergency rooms for urgent care or avoid seeking care due to fear of deportation or financial constraints, which can result in poorer overall health outcomes.

Question 10

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health Care were set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Accepted Answer

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health Care were established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, not the Department of Agriculture.

Quiz 2: Health Disparities: The Meaning and a Historical Overview