Chapter 11
Which of the following is not considered a "New Morbidity"?
childhood leukemia
Uninsured people are more likely to postpone seeking medical care, compared to insured people.
true
Children under age 18 comprise approximately what percentage of the homeless population?
20%
In the absence of specific therapy to interrupt transmission of HIV, an infected woman has what percent chance of having a child born with HIV?
25%
A disease is considered chronic if it is observed for at least how long?
3 months or longer
In 2010, Asian Americans accounted for approximately what percent of the U.S. population?
4%
Approximately how many Americans are uninsured?
46 million
Approximately what percentage children under age 18 are uninsured?
6%
Which legislation created the State Children's Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP)?
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Among women, which racial/ethnic group has the highest percentage distribution of AIDS?
Black, non-Hispanic
What does the federal Ryan White CARE Act fund?
Development of treatment and care options for persons with HIV and AIDS
What does "MUA" stand for?
Medically Underserved Area
Lack of insurance can result in:
all of the above
Most uninsured adults are employed but are not covered because:
any of the above could be a reason
Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of low birth weight infants?
black or african american
Educational attainment varies very little among Asian American subgroups.
false
Rural areas are particularly good places for managed care implementation.
false
The ACA will make everyone insured.
false
The United Nations contends that greater gender equality will lead to profound and positive impacts on children's well-being and development.
false
The health status of American Indians no longer lags significantly behind other racial/ethnic groups.
false
Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of uninsurance?
hispanic
Which racial/ethnic group is growing the fastest?
hispanic
Which racial/ethnic group is least likely to use mammography?
hispanic
What are the major health challenges of the migrant population?
infectious diseases
Approximately how many adult Americans have a mental disorder in any one year?
one in four
Black Americans are more likely to be economically disadvantaged than white Americans.
true
Many Hispanic families who immigrated to the U.S. may not qualify for Medicaid.
true
More women than men will suffer from major depression in their lifetimes.
true
The 2010 U.S. Census allowed respondents to choose one or more races when they self-identify.
true
Which racial/ethnic group is most likely to drink alcohol?
white