Which of the following statements is true about poverty (using 2013 statistics)? (Select all that apply.)
A) The lower an individual's socioeconomic status, the worse is that person's health.
B) The proportion of Americans living below the poverty level is 32%
C) The poor are exposed to more health risks
D) Approximately 20% of U.S. children live in poverty.
E) From 2013 to 2014, the number of uninsured persons in the United States declined.

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The poor are exposed to more health risks, and illness can reduce productivity, thus perpetuating or increasing poverty. In general, the lower an individual's socioeconomic status is, the worse the person's health. In 2013, the number of Americans living below the national poverty level was 45.3 million people (14.5%). In 2013, 19.9% of children were living in poverty. The passage of the ACA in 2010 decreased the number of uninsured Americans from 18% in 2013 to 13.4% in 2014.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Poverty (Using