HEALTH THE BASICS
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ISBN: 9780135214176
Author: Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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LO 4 | What Systemic Changes Support Health for All?
4. Which of the following initiatives would be most likely to achieve a more equitable distribution of health care?
- a. Conduct research into the root causes of neighborhood violence.
- b. Increase taxes on tobacco products.
- c. Establish educational programs and policies to encourage members of minority groups to pursue careers in the health professions.
- d. Raise the age for Medicare eligibility to 75 years.
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