Asked by
Crista Seratt
on Oct 09, 2024Verified
Poor people, in comparison to wealthy people, utilize health care _______, and when they do their illnesses are _________.
A) less often; severe
B) less often; not severe
C) more often; severe
D) more often; not severe
Health Care Utilization
The process and patterns of usage of health care services by individuals and populations, including the frequency, purpose, and types of services accessed.
Economic Disparities
Differences in wealth, income, and access to resources and opportunities among various socioeconomic groups.
Illness Severity
A measure of how serious or acute a disease or medical condition is, which can impact treatment options and outcomes.
- Understand the influence of socioeconomic status on health symptoms, the reporting of health conditions, and the probability of pursuing medical treatment.
- Recognize the range of determinants influencing healthcare consumption, encompassing racial or ethnic origins, economic levels, and levels of education.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of socioeconomic status on health symptoms, the reporting of health conditions, and the probability of pursuing medical treatment.
- Recognize the range of determinants influencing healthcare consumption, encompassing racial or ethnic origins, economic levels, and levels of education.