When federal agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration target programs to special populations, it has been found that poverty is strongly correlated to what health behavior?
A) Prenatal care
B) Premature death
C) Mental health care
D) Dental care
Ans: B
Whether the issue is delivering health services, engaging in health education and health promotion, or using/availing prenatal care, dental care, or mental health care, life in these areas is qualitatively different from that in other parts of the country. When federal agencies such as the Health Resources and Services Administration target their programs to special populations, these areas are often included, for good reason. Poverty is strongly correlated with premature death.
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