Exploratory study of “real world” implementation of a clinical poverty tool in diverse family medicine and pediatric care settings

Abstract Background Poverty is associated with increased morbidity related to multiple child and adult health conditions and increased risk of premature death. Despite robust evidence linking income and health, and some recommendations for universal screening, poverty screening is not routinely cond...

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Main Authors: Eva Purkey, Imaan Bayoumi, Helen Coo, Allison Maier, Andrew D. Pinto, Bisola Olomola, Christina Klassen, Shannon French, Michael Flavin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-019-1085-0