Test Bank - Edelman and Kudzma's Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 1st Edition (Dames, 2021),latest edition with perfect solution

1. Which of the following statements about the Canadian population is accurate? a. It is estimated that the percentage of ethnic minorities will decrease during the next 30 years. b. It is estimated that by 2024, one in five individuals will be aged 65 and older. c. The increasing population of refugees has been a significant contributor to the increase in visible minorities. d. The increasing population of visible minorities has helped decrease the health disparities faced by this population. CORRECT ANSWER: B It is estimated that by 2024, one in five individuals in Canada will be aged 65 and older. The increasing population of immigrants has been a significant contributor to the increasing populations of major visible minority groups. The increasing population of visible minorities is one factor that is producing disparities in health status and access to the health care system. DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: Population Statistics and Demographic Trends OBJ: 4 TOP: Assessment MSC: Health Promotion and Maintenance