After reading the passage, a student makes the inference that one’s health is not a reason to immigrate to the U.S. Which line from the passage best supports this inference?
A.
“Latinos have lower rates of heart diseases, cancer, and stroke compared to non-Latinos”
B.
“So what happens to an apparently healthy immigrant lifestyle after several years of residing in the United States?”
C.
“According to leading health experts, immigrants come to this country at some risk to their physical well-being and mental health.”
D.
“However, new studies that have focused on the health of Latinos are giving us a new understanding of the health and health care needs of Latinos.”
C. “According to leading health experts, immigrants come to this country at some risk to their physical well-being and mental health.”
C. “According to leading health experts, immigrants come to this country at some risk to their physical well-being and mental health.”
The line from the passage that best supports the inference that one’s health is not a reason to immigrate to the U.S. is option C - “According to leading health experts, immigrants come to this country at some risk to their physical well-being and mental health.” This line suggests that immigrants may face risks to their health upon immigrating to the U.S., implying that their health is not a reason for them to come to the country.
The line from the passage that best supports the inference that one's health is not a reason to immigrate to the U.S. is option C. "According to leading health experts, immigrants come to this country at some risk to their physical well-being and mental health."
To find this answer, you would need to carefully read and comprehend the passage. The passage discusses the health and health care needs of Latinos, and specifically mentions the risk to physical well-being and mental health that immigrants face when coming to the U.S. This line suggests that the intention to immigrate to the U.S. is not primarily driven by seeking better health conditions.