Question

define poverty and it's main causes
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Answer 1

Answer:

Poverty is said to exist when people lack the means to satisfy their basic needs. Poverty has been associated, for example, with poor health, low levels of education or skills, an inability or an unwillingness to work, high rates of disruptive or disorderly behaviour, and improvidence.

Answer 2

defined as the state of being poor and not having access to adequate necessities. ... Those who suffer from poverty also do not have access to social tools of well-being such as education and health requirements. The direct effects of poverty are hunger, malnutrition and susceptibility to diseases.

Causes Poverty?

• Lack of shelter.
• Limited access to clean water resources.
• Food insecurity.
• Physical disabilities.
• Lack of access to health care.
• Unemployment.
• Absence of social services.
• Gender discrimination.