Poverty

Poverty

Poverty is a global problem. Using the U.S. dollar as a hallmark for living standards, approximately 2.8 billion people live on less than 2 dollars a day, and almost 1.2 billion live on less than 1 dollar a day. Given the differing living standards across nations, a dollar has different weight depending on context. But

Impact of Poverty on Physical and Mental Health

This article explores the complex relationship between poverty and health from a health psychology perspective. The introduction elucidates the definition of poverty and establishes the context within health psychology, emphasizing the paramount importance of investigating the multifaceted impact of socioeconomic status on both physical and mental well-being. The ensuing sections delve into the physiological consequences

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