Living in absolute or relative poverty can affect a person's health throughout the lifespan through various means. Which factors can contribute to this?
a. Having few family assets.
b. Poor education in adolescence leading to decreased employment opportunities.
c. Living in substandard housing leading to disease that is associated with overcrowding.
d. Living on inadequate pensions in old age.
e. All of the above.
ANS: E
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