Dr. Benno leaves his practice in a wealthy suburb and begins seeing patients in a clinic in a poor urban area. What can he expect will be the difference between his new patients and his former ones?
A) The new patients will be generally in worse health.
B) The new patients will have less stress because many are unemployed.
C) The new patients will have more stress but lower mortality rates.
D) The new patients will be less likely to suffer from diseases associated with high-pressure lives, like heart disease.

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Patients in poor urban areas typically have less access to healthcare and resources to maintain good health, leading to higher rates of chronic diseases and other health issues. Thus, Dr. Benno can expect that his new patients will generally be in worse health than his former ones.

Dr Benno Leaves His Practice in a Wealthy Suburb and Begins