Premature death in the US are based on total US population mortality.

 The pie chart illustrating the 5 proportional categories contributing to premature death in the US

are based on total US population mortality. How might these percentages change if the chart

were to be redrawn to reflect populations living in poverty in inner cities? People living in

poverty in rural areas? Suggest new percentages for each and explain why you think as you do.

Reference; Schroeder SA. We can do better- improving the health of the American people  

Proportional Contribution to Premature Death Social Genetic circumstances predisposition 15% 30%

Environmental exposure 5% Health care 10% ths) Behavioral patterns 40% Figure 1. Determinants of Health

and Their Contribution to Premature Death. 3 yr) Adapted from McGinnis et al.10