It isn't about access to care, it is about lifestyle and community. This has had a lot of study and is similar to the so called Hispanic health paradox. Poor It

It isn't about access to care, it is about lifestyle and community. This has had a lot of study and is similar to the so called Hispanic health paradox. Poor Italians and Hispanic people have better health than wealthy Americans because of their relations with extended family. As a result there is also a social cost in that such healthy and socially integrated people are less likely to be radicals.