Section 1: Effects On Families And Communities

Question 1

Effects discussed are

Answer 1

HIV/AIDS and malaria as well as social factors such as lack of education, gender inequality, hunger and poor housing.

Question 2

HIV/AIDS explain

Answer 2

HIV is a preventable and treatable disease however many developing countries do not have the resources needed to tackle it which have been devastating for many families.

Question 3

HIV/AIDS example

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For example, according to the World Health Organisation most people with HIV/AIDS are between the ages of 15 to 49 which is the prime working ages.

Question 4

Malaria explain

Answer 4

It is also preventable and treatable however if left untreated it would kill, whereas early diagnosis and prompt treatment can prevent deaths.

Question 5

Malaria example

Answer 5

For example, a child dies every minute from malaria in Africa, where it is estimated that 9 out of 10 malaria deaths occur.

Question 6

Lack of education explain

Answer 6

Lack of education means that parents cannot afford to spend the required amount of money needed to provide education to their children.

Question 7

Lack of education example

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For example, it is estimated that because of a lack of finance, secondary education can only be offered to 36% of children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 8

Gender inequality in education explain

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Gender inequality in education means that young girls are put at a significant disadvantage where they are not sent to school due to either a lack of funds or social inequalities.

Question 9

Gender inequality in education example

Answer 9

For example, poor families, mostly in rural areas, are forced to send boys to school while keeping the girls at home in the belief that chores are sufficient lessons for girls to learn how to keep a family.

Question 10

Hunger explain

Answer 10

Hunger means that families and communities will become malnourished by not eating a balanced diet or consuming less than 1800 calories a day.

Question 11

Hunger example

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For example, nearly 40% of children in sub-Saharan Africa grow up stunted due to chronic malnutrition, meaning that they lack the capacity to learn and contribute to the community they live in.

Question 12

Poor housing explain

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Poor housing means that families live in overcrowded homes without enough rooms and adequate ventilation.

Question 13

Poor housing example

Answer 13

For examples, families in Africa who live in slums are at high risk of contracting malaria, respiratory infections or jigger worm infestations.