Poverty directly affects health and well-being. Which of the following is true? Persons living in poverty have
1. Longer life expectancy
2. Simple health problems
3. Higher rates of chronic illness
4. Fewer hospitalizations
ANS: 3
Not only do persons have higher rates of chronic illness, but less access to care.
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