Poverty Flashcards
1
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Rebuttal
A
However, some people argue that poverty is a more significant factor compared to other factors.
2
Q
Explain
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This is because poverty significantly reduces reliable and safe access to healthcare and it can also mean things that keep us healthy such as certain foods, medicine and sanitary products are often unavailable or too expensive to have.
Poverty increases the chances of having illnesses such as diabetes, mental health issues and strokes.
3
Q
Example
A
For example, for men in Scotland, there is a 13.7 year difference in life expectancy between the most deprived and the least deprived areas.
4
Q
Analysis
A
This suggests that poverty is a significant factor in causing health inequalities.
