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Take the Public Health Quiz

The American Public Health Association (APHA) focuses on aspects of health care that affect all of us. Among the important issues are health disparities that exist among racial ethnic and gender groups. Learn more about some of these disparities by taking this quiz, based on statistics from the APHA.

1. Compared with the white population in this country:

A. African-Americans have more than double the infant mortality rate B. Hispanics are twice as likely to die of diabetes C. American Indians have a higher rate of unintentional death and suicide D. All of the above

2. Because of disparities in diseases, the premature death rate of minorities is how much higher than that of the non-minority population?

A. 2 times B. 3 times C. 5 times D. 8 times

3. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, causing more than 500,000 deaths each year. Which is an example of how cancer rates vary depending on race and ethnicity?

A. African-American men have a higher incidence rate of lung, prostate and colorectal cancers B. Hispanic women have the highest incidence rate of cervical cancer C. Whites have the highest incidence rate of melanoma D. Asians have a higher incidence rate of stomach and liver cancers E. All of the above

4. Where does the cancer death rate for American Indians fall, compared with that for whites?

A. Higher rate B. Lower rate C. About the same

5. Which of the following is a potential reason for the disparities in cancer death rates among women?

A. Minorities are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast and colorectal cancers B. Minority women are less likely to have a mammogram, which can screen for breast cancer C. Women with less education are less likely to get a Pap smear, which can screen for cervical cancer D. All of the above

6. Cardiovascular diseases cause more deaths than any other disease in United States. The incidence of heart disease also varies by race, ethnicity and gender. How many men under age 40 will eventually develop heart disease?

A. 1 in 2 B. 1 in 3 C. 1 in 4 D. 1 in 5

7. Which of these is a potential reason for the disparity in heart disease incidence and death rates?

A. Minorities are less likely to get treatment for high blood pressure B. African-American men consume the least amount of fruits and vegetables of any group C. Hispanics are less likely to receive aspirin therapy and beta blockers than whites when hospitalized for heart disease D. All of the above

8. The U.S. rate of infant mortality is higher than that for 27 other nations. Which racial or ethnic group in this country has the highest incidence of infant mortality?

A. Asian B. African-American C. White D. American Indian E. Hispanic

9. Which of these is a potential reason for the disparity in infant mortality rates?

A. Cigarette smoking B. Alcohol consumption C. Cultural differences D. All of the above

10. Disparities also exist by gender. How much more do women spend out-of-pocket for health care than men?

A. 25 percent more B. 39 percent more C. 43 percent more D. 68 percent more

Online Medical Reviewers:
Byrd, Sylvia RN MBA

Oken, Emily MD

This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care.
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