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Limited Access: Poverty and Barriers to Accessible Health Care

Poverty also exacerbates health disparities for patients with limited English proficiency who have both cultural and financial barriers when accessing care. 3. Poverty is directly correlated with poor health outcomes, and it is important to acknowledge the impact that financial and social limitations can have on one’s health and quality of life.

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