poverty in africa Flashcards

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what are some causes of poverty?

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  1. geographical location (landlocked)- makes trading difficult and extreme climates might make farming difficult
  2. debt- repaying loans= not enough for education and healthcare
  3. conflict- war destroys and kills people who could be working
  4. disease- (HIV/AIDS) causes sufferers to become weak and unable to provide for families
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what are some impacts of poverty?

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  1. poor education
  2. pressure on healthcare
  3. lack of government spending on healthcare
  4. lack of adequate food- malnourishment
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