poverty in africa Flashcards
1
Q
what are some causes of poverty?
A
- geographical location (landlocked)- makes trading difficult and extreme climates might make farming difficult
- debt- repaying loans= not enough for education and healthcare
- conflict- war destroys and kills people who could be working
- disease- (HIV/AIDS) causes sufferers to become weak and unable to provide for families
2
Q
what are some impacts of poverty?
A
- poor education
- pressure on healthcare
- lack of government spending on healthcare
- lack of adequate food- malnourishment