Author Question: Statistics for 2014 indicated that 14.8 million people were in poverty. What health implications can ... (Read 41 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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.

Question 2

Which criterion limits access to health care?

1. Transition programs for newly arrived legal residents
2. Employment opportunities
3. No public transportation
4. Advocacy groups for immigrants

ASDFGJLO · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 1. Transition programs for newly arrived legal residents can help them to access healthcare.
2. Employment opportunities can translate into better economic opportunities, including healthcare and the availability to access it.
3. When there is no public transportation, access to healthcare is limited because people with limited incomes may not have private transportation.
4. Advocacy groups for immigrants can help newly arrived legal residents find healthcare.