Ethnicity:
--Ethnicity and race can develop deep gaps between communities.
--African-American children are three times more likely to live in poverty than Caucasian children.
--Asian-American families may bring in steady income but these families typically have about four to five members working.
--Minorities are more likely to receive high-cost mortgages.
--Unemployment rates are higher.
--Alcohol and tobacco advertisements are more prominently exposed to children in high-poverty areas.
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