Which of the following statements regarding the health of diverse population groups is TRUE?
A)American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
B)American ethnic minorities have the same rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
C)American ethnic minorities have lower rates of death and disability than the U.S.population as a whole.
D)No studies exist that compare the rates of death and disability for ethnic minorities to those of the U.S.population as a whole.

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Research has shown that American ethnic minorities have higher rates of death and disability than the U.S. population as a whole. These disparities have been observed in various health outcomes including, but not limited to, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Many factors contribute to these health disparities, including social determinants of health such as poverty, limited access to healthcare, discrimination, and language barriers.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Health of Diverse