Poverty Is Usually Defined as

question 76

Multiple Choice

Poverty is usually defined as

• A) not being able to buy health insurance
• B) not being able to meet one's basic economic needs
• C) earning less than 100 dollars per month
• D) not being able to afford a healthy diet
• E) all of these answers

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, an essential indicator of cardiovascular health.

Temperature Reading

The measurement of the body's internal heat level, typically done with a thermometer to assess health or detect fever.

Patient Safety

The prevention of harm to patients during the course of healthcare delivery.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and sexual desire.