Income and education are closely linked with health status. the the poverty rate and the the education level, the more likely it is a group will have poor health.

higher; lower

Explanation: Low income earning individuals and individuals with low to minimal level of education, are more prone to having difficulty assessing healthcare resources as needed because of the high cost of medical treatments. Also, low income earners and Individuals with minimal level of education might opt to herbal medications and home remedies instead of seeking prescription medications at the hospital because of herbal remedies  are more affordable and they might not see the need to seek prescriptions medications.