Poverty Flashcards
Absolute poverty
Severe deprivation of basic needs such as; food, water, sanitation, health and education
Relative poverty
Income is considerably below the average level within your country (not very baller)
Emerging/ developing countries:
A country in which many do not have enough income to meet their basic needs
Ecnomically developed country
A country with a strong economy. Most peoplw enjoy a good standards of living, education, health and employment oppertunities
Examples of economically developed countries
France, usa, australia, great britain
How much of the worlds population lives in the northern hemisphere
25%
How much of the worlds income is made in the northern hemisphere
4/5
How much of the worlds healthcare does the north have access to
94%
How many people per doctor in the north
470
What percent of kids in the southern hemisphere go to secondary school
10%
How many southern people dont have enough food
1billion
How many people per doctor in the southern hemisphere
14,000
Financial poverty-
Lack of possesions; clothes, house, money, transport
Emotional poverty-
Lack of love, care, friends, support and compassion
Physical poverty-
Lack of bodily functions; disability, blindness, paralysis, being deaf
