Dentistry

at a Glance

Elizabeth Kay

Multiple Choice: Chapter 111 Social variations in oral health

Question 1. Which one of the following statements is true regarding inequalities in health in middle and high income countries?

A Social inequalities in health are not a major problem in the wealthiest nations
B Social inequalities in health are not a major problem in the elderly
C The lower a person may be in the social hierarchy, the greater their risk of ill health
D There is only a gradient in poor health in socially disadvantaged groups
E Inequalities in health are a consequence of the equal distribution of health determinants