Which of the Following Statements Is True About Poverty (Using

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about poverty (using 2013 statistics) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The lower an individual's socioeconomic status, the worse is that person's health.
• B) The proportion of Americans living below the poverty level is 32%
• C) The poor are exposed to more health risks
• D) Approximately 20% of U.S. children live in poverty.
• E) From 2013 to 2014, the number of uninsured persons in the United States declined.

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