A contributing factor that partly explains why African Americans have more health problems than non-Hispanic white Americans is that:
A) African Americans are not taught to care about their health as much as non-Hispanic white Americans.
B) African Americans are more likely to live in poverty and face discrimination, which contributes to stress.
C) African Americans place a strong emphasis on social relationships, family support, and religiousness, and this takes away from time spent focusing on health.
D) different racial groups experience psychophysiological and other health problems in unique ways.

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B) African Americans are more likely to live in poverty and face discrimination, which contributes to stress. This is a recognized factor contributing to health disparities, as both poverty and discrimination can lead to increased stress levels, limited access to healthcare, and environments that may not support healthy lifestyles.

A Contributing Factor That Partly Explains Why African Americans Have