Education found to have effect on health

“It's what we see routinely,” he said. “Lack of education means less income sometimes, and that limits your access to health care, what food you eat and whether you can afford your medication.”

The findings were “frustrating” for Liz Keith, senior vice president for mission at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.

“Health is more than just good medical care,” she said. “It's good living, access to education, building a safe, clean and engaged community. When you can see people's lives getting better, the negative health indicators will begin to retreat.”

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