The most telling demographic marker as a determinant of health and health behavior is counties in the country designated as experiencing persistent poverty. What percentage of the population is living below the federal poverty level in these counties?
A) 10% for two successive census periods
B) 15% for three successive census periods
C) 20% for three successive census periods
D) 25% for two successive census periods
Ans: C
Perhaps the most telling demographic marker as a determinant of health and health behavior is those counties that have been designated as experiencing "persistent poverty." These counties have been found to have 20% or more of the population living below the federal poverty level for three successive census periods (30 years). Whether the issue is delivering health services, engaging in health education and health promotion, or the use/availability of prenatal care, dental care, or mental health care, life in these areas is qualitatively different from that in other parts of the country.
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