Numerous studies have shown that children in poverty have a higher mortality rate than their peers who have a socioeconomic advantage. According to Gateway Pediatrics, national surveys often report that poor parents often report their children's health as “poor” and “fair” compared to more affluent parents who often report their children's health as “excellent” (Wood, 2003) . Wood states that children from low-income families have “higher rates of hospital admissions, disability days, and death rates” (2003). Poor families often lack access to affordable primary healthcare and are most commonly affected by single-parent families and poor nutritional and health habits. Inadequate housing conditions also contribute to worsening the health conditions of children in poverty. As reported by the Nutrition Examination Survey, poor children are statistically more likely to be exposed to toxic elements such as lead. Approximately four to five million children reside in homes that contain levels of lead, which are well above the safe threshold. The survey highlights that more than one million of these children under the age of 6 have elevated levels of lead in their blood (Wood,