People in Low-Income Areas Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings

People in Low-Income Areas Are Less Likely to Get Cancer Screenings

By Sydney Barrilleaux – U. Georgia About one in 11 Americans receive health care from Federally Qualified Health Centers, also known as FQHCs. These clinics provide medical treatment and preventive services to people in low-income areas. They also connect patients with resources to help with housing, food and transportation needs. The researchers found wide gaps in cancer screening rates between FQHCs, with those serving the most vulnerable area…