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Peer reviewedSher, George – Hastings Center Report, 1983
Discusses the philosophical underpinings of providing public assistance to the poor based on the 'desert' model. Argues that society has a moral obligation to provide subsidized medical care to all poor people. (AOS)
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Economically Disadvantaged, Government Role, Health Needs
Peer reviewedWhite, Sheldon H. – Young Children, 1988
Reviews the book, "Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage," which takes a new look at research about and programs for disadvantaged young children and their parents. (BB)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Disadvantaged Youth, Family Programs, Health Programs
Peer reviewedLevey, Linda A.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1986
Examines the impact of medicaid coverage on access to and utilization of health care by poverty children during 1983 in Iowa. Survey results showed that poverty children receive less well care from private pediatricians and see the same health professional less often than do nonpoverty children. (SA)
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Health Needs, Health Programs, Health Services
