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Poverty and Disease

Season 1 Episode 9 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Host Ron har discusses poverty and disease with Rae Bond and Dr. Greg Heath.

The U. S. Census Bureau tells us that approximately 16% of Tennesseeans were living below the poverty line in 2016. Poor health and poverty are inherently linked, with one often leading to the other. However, there are programs available dedicated to helping families living in poverty stay healthy. Host Ron har discusses poverty and disease with Rae Bond and Dr. Greg Heath.

01/26/2018

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Explore Health is a local public television program presented by WTCI PBS

Major funding for Explore Health is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

Explore Health

Poverty and Disease

Season 1 Episode 9 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The U. S. Census Bureau tells us that approximately 16% of Tennesseeans were living below the poverty line in 2016. Poor health and poverty are inherently linked, with one often leading to the other. However, there are programs available dedicated to helping families living in poverty stay healthy. Host Ron har discusses poverty and disease with Rae Bond and Dr. Greg Heath.

01/26/2018

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