Chapter 11

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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


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