The Racial Health Divide Quiz

African Americans are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, suffer from asthma, die from asthma, have higher death rates from cancer, and have a shorter overall life expectancy compared to whites.

The death rate from cancer is 25 percent higher for African Americans than for whites.

The overall life expectancy for black people falls five years short of whites.

<p>Poverty and inadequate medical care are some obstacles that contribute to the health gap faced by black people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Black people, whether they live in the inner city or upscale suburbs, are more likely to die from heart disease compared to whites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poverty and inadequate medical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nearly twice as likely</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More likely to suffer from asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twice as many asthma deaths as whites</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25 percent higher for African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers