underserved

  1. Adjective.  Underresourced, not having sufficient service.
  2. Adjective.  (medical) In regard to health services, refers to populations which are disadvantaged because of ability to pay, ability to access care, ability to access comprehensive healthcare, or other disparities for reasons of race, religion, language group or social status.
  3. Verb.  (past of, underserve) .

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