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What is considered low socioeconomic status?
An annual salary of <$12,000;
 Less than high school education level
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Who’s the host of 30 days?
Morgan Spurlock
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How much was Alex’s Emergency Room Fee?
$300
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How many Americans didn’t have health insurance coverage throughout 2013?
42 Million
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Do women with a high SES smoke more than women with a low SES?
No - women with a low SES smoke more
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How many people were able to be seen at the free clinic in the 30 days video?
20
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How many people in America are functionally illiterate?
1 in 7
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What disease are people with a low SES at a greater risk for?
Cardiovascular disease
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From the Huffington Post heart transplant video: How long is Anthony expected to live if he doesn’t get a heart transplant?
6 months
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What is the income bracket for the working class?
$25,000-$40,000
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What percentage of Boston’s population is functionally illiterate?
24%
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Why can't Anthony get a heart transplant?
Non-compliance; bad grades; no proof he will take his medicine; no follow up care
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What is the average SAT score for someone in a family with an income of less than $10,000 per year?
1301
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How does language change relate to SES and healthcare?
Doctors observe how people talk and change the way that they are speaking in order to make the patient feel that the doctor is at the same level as the patient. This makes the patient more willing to listen to the caregiver.
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Why does Anthony need a heart transplant?
He has an enlarged heart