Asked by Claire Stough on Apr 24, 2024

The reason for which few scientists advocate abandoning the use of racial terminology in research and clinical practice is which of the following?

A) Most diseases have a genetic component that is race-linked.
B) Categories of race have a profound impact on people's lives and health.
C) African Americans have been systematically discriminated against and this situation needs to be addressed by leaving out the use of racial terminology.
D) All of these choices.

Racial Terminology

The language and terms used to identify and describe individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity, often reflecting social attitudes and biases.

Discriminated

Treated differently or unjustly on the basis of characteristics such as race, age, gender, or disability.

Clinical Practice

The practice of assessing and treating patients in a healthcare setting, involving both the diagnosis and management of diseases and conditions.

  • Recognize the impact of societal views on the health and treatment of various racial groups.