### Question
How is the "medically underserved children and adolescents" defined?


### Answer
The term **medically underserved children and adolescents** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280h* as follows -

> a population of children and adolescents who are residents of an area designated as a medically underserved area or a health professional shortage area by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part Q-Programs To Improve the Health of Children**

