Question

Which of the following factors contribute to healthcare disparities?

a. Socio-economic status

b. Access to healthcare services

c. Cultural beliefs and practices

d. Availability of over-the-counter medications

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. a and b only
• B. b and c only
• C. a, b and c only
• D. a, c and d only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Healthcare disparities refer to preventable differences in the burden of disease or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.

Factor a: (True) Income and education levels (socio-economic status) are primary drivers of health inequality.

Factor b: (True) Geographic location and insurance coverage directly affect access to care.

Factor c: (True) Language barriers and cultural perceptions of medicine can lead to different levels of care and outcomes.

Factor d: (Incorrect context) While the price of meds is a factor, the "availability of over-the-counter medications" is a general market condition that applies to everyone and is not typically classified as a root cause of systemic disparities in the same way structural factors are.

Correct Answer: (3) a, b and c only