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Discussion Topic

For this assignment, you will participate in a discussion about disparities in health,

specifically around poverty and life expectancy. (At least 275 words)

1. Review this unit’s required reading.

2. Read the following article: “Life expectancy gap between rich and poor US regions is

‘more than 20 years'”

(Links to an external site.)

3. In a post to the discussion board, connect what you read about in this chapter with

this article:

● What possible cause of this disparity listed in the article resonates most with

you?

● Do you feel that your family of origin matches the longevity most closely

related to your region, socioeconomic status, or hereditary pattern?

● What other factors could be a contributing cause to disparity in regards to

longevity that were not listed in the article?