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True or False: The gaps in wealth between upper-income and middle and lower-income families are falling and the share held by middle-income families is growing.

Put the exfoliation portion in the correct order.

Which is not a component of the Health Equality Index (HEI)?

True or False: Non-compliance is a direct consequence of low health literacy.

True or False: Ohioans living in rural, Appalachian counties are dying earlier than other rural counties or Ohio overall.

Which of the following is not a component of functional health literacy?

A person’s house caught fire and they were trapped inside. Neighbors called 911. Two firefighters and a neighbor (an accountant) entered the house to save the homeowner. Another neighbor tore away the screen siding around the porch so that the dog could escape and run to safety. The neighbor who entered the burning house was frightened but had always valued the concept of heroism. Now faced with the opportunity, they chose to act heroically. In this example, heroism is an example of a(n) _______.

Which of the following best illustrates how social inequality can influence health outcomes in a population?

True or False: People with higher health literacy are more likely to engage in preventive health behaviors such as regular screenings and vaccinations.

You will pick ONE of the following questions to answer completely. You may structure your answer using bullet points; however, you need to write in complete sentences. Please indicate the number of your chosen essay at the start of your answer. How would you define micro-affirmations and what effect can they have on a person? (1 pt) Provide three examples of a microaffirmation in a healthcare setting (3 pt). Be sure to describe the context for each. Health status and access can depend on where someone lives, and there are many misconceptions about those who live in rural America. Describe at least one of the Three Myths about Rural America (1 pt). Explain why this myth is not true (1 pt). Describe the health implications of this myth, linking it to statistics regarding the health status of those who live in rural communities (2 pts.)