Statistics for 2014 indicated that 14.8 million people were in poverty. What health implications can be drawn from this statistic?
1. The people run a higher risk of poor overall health status.
2. Public health clinics can provide preventive care.
3. Medicaid assistance can enable people to receive healthcare.
4. Increased funding for public health has resulted from these statistics.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. People living in poverty run a higher risk of having poorer overall health status because they may lack the medical care, nutritional intake, and other factors that contribute to better health.
2. Public health clinics are plentiful, and are always able to provide the preventive health care.
3. Medicaid assistance helps people in dire need receive health care.
4. Funding for public health has not increased as a result of statistics indicating people living in poverty.
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