54:375 Chapter all: Effects of poverty
Document Summary
Poverty in general affects living standard, health, education, children and the society as a whole. But it is sensible to discuss them as effects on children and society. Effects of poverty on children: chances of mal-nutrition: due to poverty, there is lack of proper parenting. Even parents can t afford for healthy diet to their children. Hence in countries with poverty, we can notice children with mal-nutrition and related diseases: life threatening diseases. Many diseases can be prevented by vaccination during childhood. These vaccines are quite expensive and those with poverty may not be able to afford. Hence, they tend to suffer from diseases: illiteracy & lack of education. Children in families with poverty and discouraged from education. Instead, they are instigated by parents to take up small wage work or jobs to keep up the expenses. Hence, these children can be deprived of proper education: orphanage: many parents take divorce due to poverty.
