4 Most Notable Examples of Poverty-Related Health Problems
The effects of poverty carry weight among affected citizens, especially the elders and the marginalised family. Poverty stretches and encompasses many countries across the globe. Both locally and internationally speaking, one can feel the effect of poverty among the health conditions of many affected groups.
In order for us to fully grasp the effect of poverty among poor communities, here are the ‘top effects’ of health concerns due to poverty:
#1. Mental illness
Mental illness is one of the rising concerns in our modern times. The negative impact that deprivation leaves among individuals and families living in poverty touches the psychological aspect. With the decrease in education, lack of livelihood opportunity and professional attainment, it’s not surprising to discover why a number of individuals suffer from depression, substance addiction, anxiety, etc.
#2. Widespread case of malaria
Malaria is one of the most well-known deadly diseases closely related to poverty in underdeveloped countries, such as the African region, where poverty and education conflict. Malaria is often known as ‘poor man’s disease’ with a mortality rate of 15.3 deaths per 100,000. One can contract it via mosquito bites.
#3. Malnutrition
If there’s one health concern that presents the image of poverty, it would be malnutrition. A picture of pale and skinny children can be disturbing, haunting and unsettling. However, it is nothing more than the chilling effects of poverty. Food insecurities and deficiencies in nutritional needs contribute to the problem of malnutrition.
#4. Growing case of HIV/AIDS
HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Virus)/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) are a form of the sexually-contracted disease. Both diseases attack the immune system, and one can transmit these two diseases via blood or fluids. Communities living in poverty experience shortages in food that can lead to widespread transactional sex in return for food access. It raises the risks of individuals acquiring the infection.
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