The nurse learns that a patient of Hispanic heritage has an income below the national poverty level.The nurse realizes this patient is prone to experiencing which diseases of the poor? Select all that apply:

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Diseases of the poor, such as tuberculosis, malnutrition, lead poisoning, and diabetes, are more prevalent among populations with lower income levels due to factors like inadequate access to healthcare, poor living conditions, and limited availability of healthy food options. Heart disease, while also influenced by socioeconomic status, is not exclusively categorized under diseases of the poor in the same context as the others.

The Nurse Learns That a Patient of Hispanic Heritage Has