MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 176: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 176
11. Compared to white Americans, which of the following racial or ethnic groups tends to have a better overall health profile?
- A. African-Americans
- B. Asian-Americans
- C. Hispanic Americans
- D. Native Americans
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
In comparison to white Americans, Asian-Americans tend to have better overall health profiles. African-Americans, choice (A), tend to have worse overall health profiles. Hispanic Americans and Native Americans, choices (C) and (D), both have mixed health profiles in comparison to white Americans: they are better off in some categories and worse off in others. However, Hispanic and Native Americans do not have better overall health profiles than white Americans.