Dr. Benno leaves his practice in a wealthy suburb and begins seeing patients in a clinic in a poor urban area. What can he expect will be the difference between his new patients and his former ones?
A) The new patients will be generally in worse health.
B) The new patients will have less stress because many are unemployed.
C) The new patients will have more stress but lower mortality rates.
D) The new patients will be less likely to suffer from diseases associated with high-pressure lives, like heart disease.
Answer: A
Rationale: People who are of low socioeconomic status are at increased risk for poor health. Numerous factors, including limited access to health care, stress, poor nutrition, and discrimination, collectively place children growing up in these communities at greater risk for developing health problems.
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