All of the following factors, when identified in the history of a family, are correlated...

Dental problems are prevalent because of the lack of preventive care and access to care. High infant mortality

is one of the most significant problems correlated with poverty. Pregnant women who do not have access to

care might come to the Emergency Department when in labor. Those in poverty are likely to use Emergency

Departments because they may not be turned away. Those in poverty might also turn to folk healers or other

persons in their community for care who might be easier to access and might not demand payment.Health

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