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).

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