Poverty and ill health: time to review the link.
There is now considerable evidence to indicate that there is a relationship between poverty and morbidity/mortality. The changes in community care are not perceived by carers as having a positive impact upon their needs. The nurse is best placed to act as client advocate.
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D003153:Community Health Services; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D011203:Poverty