Which of the following describes a health disparity?

Question

a
Men and women have different rates of survival after a heart attack.
b
Individuals learn to access valid health information on the Internet.
c
National health goals are revised every 10 years.
d
Communities promote health and wellness through various program

Answer 1

The option that best describes a health disparity is:

a. Men and women have different rates of survival after a heart attack.

Health disparities refer to differences in health outcomes or access to healthcare that are closely linked with social, economic, or environmental disadvantage. The difference in survival rates after a heart attack between men and women reflects a disparity in health outcomes.