Hypertension is directly related to stress,which can be attributed to being poor.However,poor African Americans in the United States have rates of hypertension that are similar to middle- and upper-class African Americans.How would the "tokenism theory" explain this?
A) African Americans make bad lifestyle choices, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
B) All African Americans lack adequate health care when they are young.
C) African Americans have a genetic predisposition for hypertension.
D) All African Americans may still experience discrimination.

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The tokenism theory suggests that even when African Americans achieve middle or upper-class status, they may still experience discrimination and face barriers to accessing quality healthcare, leading to similar rates of hypertension as their poorer counterparts. This explanation highlights the continued impact of systemic racism and discrimination on health outcomes. Options A and C rely on stereotypical and unfounded assumptions about African Americans, while option B is too broad and does not specifically address the issue of hypertension.

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