Studied show that there is a link between poverty and homelessness. In 2007, the statistic showed that about 12.5 percent of the United States population lived in poverty. Technically, these people have high chance to become homeless because they will always have difficulty to pay their housing. Most of times, the rent cost more than half of their income. Unemployment is another factor that contributes to homelessness. Unemployment can be defined as a situation in which a person who is qualified to work, and who is looking for job but cannot find any. The increase of unemployment rate from 8.9 percent to 9.5 percent during the recession has led many people to become homeless. Another factors that contribute to homelessness are mental illness, domestic violence, and addiction disorders. Studies shows that poor women who experience domestic violence are obligated to choose between homelessness and relationship. More than 63 percent of homeless women experienced domestic violence. People who have mental illness represent 16 percent of homeless population. Finally, people who live in poverty and who have alcohol and drug addiction problem have high chance to become …show more content…
Mammography is an important screening that major medical organizations recommend for women every year beginning at the age of 40. It breast imaging that uses X-ray to detect the presence of tumor in the breast tissue. It is easy to treat breast cancer if it is detected early than late. Mammography is usually covered by insurance companies. Affordable Care Act required that every woman who buys private insurance after August 2012 must receive breast screening test without paying co-pay or deductible. This law varies from State to State, so it is very important for each policy holder to check her state