Which of the following statements about health among racial and ethnic groups in young adulthood is TRUE?

A) African Americans are more likely to die than white people of the same age.
B) Young black adults are 20 times more likely to have high blood pressure than young white adults.
C) Homicide is a leading cause of death for young African-American men.
D) All of these

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Paige Walker · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  All three statements are true based on research and statistics. African Americans have higher mortality rates compared to white people, young black adults have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, and homicide is a leading cause of death among young African-American men. These health disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions and public health efforts to address the root causes of these health inequities.

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