Which of the following helps to balance the fact that poverty is typically a major factor in certain groups having poorer health?
a. A strong community health center in the neighborhood
b. Intact families where fathers are married to children's mothers
c. Strong family and community support for healthy behaviors
d. The large number of programs available to be of assistance in fighting poverty
ANS: C
Latino children who live in poverty enjoy relatively good health compared with children in other low socioeconomic groups. It is believed that strong family-community support fosters optimum family health behaviors. Many of these behaviors are integrated into the culture as part of the family identity, traditions, and history. Without strong family and community support having other resources in the community is insignificant. Strong support structures can exist in communities where fathers are not married to children's mothers.
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