In Medicine Poverty Preventative

In Medicine Poverty Preventative

In Medicine Poverty Preventative

The poverty rate in Maryland is the 7th lowest in the United States with a poverty rate of 9.2%. This is slightly better than the poverty rate of Virginia, and slightly worse than Connecticut.

However, this low poverty rate means very little to the poor people living in Maryland, and this article is about them.

Where the Worst Poverty in Maryland Occurs

The poverty in Maryland is evenly spread for the most part. However, there are a few scattered regions in Maryland where the poverty rates reach critical levels (50% or more above the state average).