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Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Deputy CAO Dr. Carolyn N. Graham led the City of Richmond’s Health Care Symposium titled "Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future." This event focused on critical topics like poverty demographics in Richmond, highlighting that 10.4% of residents lived in poverty (2006-2010). Key discussions included trends in poverty rates, the alarming percentage of children under 18 living in poverty, and the impact of health disparities, social determinants of health, and obesity in the community. The symposium emphasized Richmond's potential as a thriving place to live and work.
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MAYOR DWIGHT C. JONES City of Richmond Health Care Symposium: “Framing the Issues and Looking to the Future” The Other City Dr. Carolyn N. Graham Deputy CAO Human Services
Demographic Characteristics of Richmond’s Poverty Population
Percent of Population Living in Poverty(2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates)Richmond Regional Planning District Poverty Rate = 10.4% Richmond Regional Planning District Poverty Rate = 10.4%
Children Under 18 Living in Poverty(2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates)
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