Chapter 12- Social Stratification Flashcards
1
Q
Plutocracy
A
Rule by the upper classes
2
Q
Intragenerational vs. intergenerational changes
A
Intragenerational: changes in social status within a persons lifetime
Intergenerational: changes from parents to children
3
Q
Medicare vs. Medicaid
A
Medicare: pts over 65, end stage renal disease and ALS
Medicaid: pts with significant financial need
4
Q
Male vs. female
Who is more likely to be insured?
Who is more likes to use primary care?
A
Females more likely to be insured
Males more likely to use primary care
5
Q
Incidence rate
A
Total number of new cases divided by at risk population
