poverty

Question 1

poverty

Answer 1

Poverty refers to deprivation, which comes from lack of income but presents itself as a lack of material resources (food, water, shelter and healthcare) and deprivation of intangible resources (social inclusion, education and decision making).

Question 2

measuring poverty

Answer 2

Living on less than $2.15
PPP(purchasing power parity) per day

Living in less than 50 percent of the countries average income

Question 3

Resources that are reduced as a result of poverty

Answer 3

Government services, social protection measures and infrastructure
Nutritious food
Access to clean water and sanitation
Education
Healthcare
Housing

Question 4

Limits access to adequate and nutritious food. explanation

Answer 4

This increases the risk of malnutrition, which may lead to the lowering of the immune system leaving them susceptible to cholera, malaria, diarrhoeal disease.

Question 5

Limits access to adequate and nutritious food: HS

Answer 5

Increase in maternal mortality - a lack of access to nutritious food during pregnancy may make it more likely for the mother to die during pregnancy due to low energy levels or poor immune system function.

Question 6

Limits access to adequate and nutritious food: BOD

Answer 6

YLD - increases the risk of malnutrition, which may lead to the lowering of the immune system leaving them susceptible to cholera, malaria, diarrhoeal disease.

YLL - the above diseases may also cause premature death especially in children.

Question 7

Limits access to adequate and nutritious food: HWB

Answer 7

Decrease in Physical health and wellbeing as a lack of access to adequate and nutritious foods, may result in decrease in energy and therefore unable to work further promoting the effects of poverty.

Question 8

healthcare

Answer 8

Reduces access to healthcare as there is less money put in by the government.

Question 9

healthcare: HS

Answer 9

A lack of access to birthing services means women do not have professional birthing assistance such as midwives and nurses, therefore meaning women are more likely to experience complications such as a stetric hemorrhage. Increasing maternal mortality.

Question 10

healthcare: BOD

Answer 10

Not being able to access health professionals means conditions such as hypertension and CVD can go untreated and may cause death, therefore increasing YLL, premature death.

Question 11

healthcare: HWB

Answer 11

Pregnant women may have increased levels of stress and anxiety due to a lack of resources, such as regular check ups and updates about the baby’s health. Therefore decreasing mental health and wellbeing.

Question 12

adequate housing

Answer 12

Many rely on wood and coal for indoor heating. Many don’t have effective ventilation such as chimneys so they have high levels of indoor air pollution.

Question 13

adequate housing: HS

Answer 13

Women and children often cook in housing with poor ventilation, meaning they are exposed to the air pollution within the house, therefore causing chronic respiratory diseases and conditions such as pneumonia. Increasing under 5 mortality rate.

Question 14

adequate housing: BOD

Answer 14

Inadequate housing may increase the risk of infectious diseases spreading such as malaria by exposing individuals to the mosquitoes that spread it. Increasing YLD.

Question 15

adequate housing: HWB

Answer 15

Individuals may have increased levels of stress and anxiety as their house may lack the facilities to keep out home invaders and burglars. Leaving them constantly worried and feeling unsafe about home invasions, decreasing mental health and wellbeing.

Question 16

adequate housing: HWB No. 2

Answer 16

Due to the lack of safety in middle and low income housing, they are more at risk of experiencing home invasions. This may cause serious injury for individuals and families within the home, which may then affect their ability to complete daily tasks adequately. Decreasing physical health and wellbeing.