MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 169: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 169
4. Which of the following trends is most likely FALSE?
- A. Mortality rates are increased in low-income racial and ethnic minorities.
- B. Life expectancy is decreased in high-income groups.
- C. Birth weights are decreased in children of low-income women.
- D. Rates of lung cancer are increased in low-income groups.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
High-income groups tend to have increased life expectancy rates, not decreased. Low-income racial and ethnic minorities have higher mortality rates than high-income groups, choice (A). Low-income women tend to have children with lower birth weights, choice (C). Finally, rates of various diseases, including lung cancer, are increased among low-income groups, choice (D).