Exam 1 - Disparities in Health and Health Behaviors in Different Cultures

What is a stronger determinant of health-related outcomes than race

socioeconomic status

living in less densely populated communities increases ____ rates

death

what are leading causes of death in Hispanics

covid, heart disease, cancer, stroke

what are leading causes of death in Asians

cancer, heart disease, covid, stroke

what are leading causes in African Americans

heart disease, cancer, covid, stroke

there is a rise in mortality rate of white females due to what

suicide and alcohol-related diseases

what immigrants have better health outcomes than white

hispanics

who is 2x more likely to die from stroke when compared to whites

African American men

Which race has the highest rate of suicide

male American Indians/Alaska natives

which population has the highest rate of suicide risk

veterans, homeless, mental health issues, sexual abuse

what are some of the most commonly reported types of disability

mobility and cognition

where is obesity concentrated

south and midwest

the south is more likely to be diagnosed with ____

HIV

by 2050 nearly 50% of the US population will consist of ____

minorities

what are the 5 key predictors of culture related communication problems

1. cultural differences in explanatory models of health and illness

2. differences in cultural values

3. cultural differences in patient's preference for doctor-patient relationships

4. racism and perceptual biases

5. linguistic barriers