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According to the Western NSW health data, which combination of factors most likely contributes to health inequities in remote areas?

  1. Higher education levels but limited job opportunities
  2. Young population demographics and excess healthcare providers
  3. High employment rates and poor telehealth infrastructure
  4. Concentrated healthcare services in cities and lower median incomes
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct.  The data shows healthcare services are concentrated in larger cities while remote areas have limited access, combined with lower median incomes, creating significant barriers to healthcare access.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect – Education levels are actually lower than state average in Western NSW.
  • B is incorrect – There’s a chronic shortage of healthcare providers, not an excess.
  • C is incorrect – Employment rates decrease with remoteness, and telehealth is proposed as a solution (not a cause) to current inequities.