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POVERTY AND DISEASE

By Madelyn Ochoa and David Lobo

Introduction

Disease and poverty are the two most


important challenges facing the world
today. It is worth noting that disease
and poverty are interconnected in
many ways. The two challenges have
pummeled human civilization for
many centuries.

Contd

Many lives have been lost and a lot of


resources diminished in the process of
finding a lasting solution to the turmoil
created by poverty and disease in
many parts of the world today. During
this presentation we recommends a
stepwise approach in dealing with
disease in many parts of the world. The
stepwise approach involves both the
governments and their citizens.

.Contd

The fight against economic inequalities and


disease has been on for many years, in
many parts of the world (Franco, 2009).
Many families around the world are still
faced with the risk of poverty and all the
problems that come with it. Millions of
people around the world still live below the
poverty line and the future seems uncertain
regarding the reduction of poverty in many
countries, especially in the Third World.

Global Challenges of Poverty


The definition of poverty on the
global scale has not been easy
to agree upon, amongst
researchers (Sachs, 2011). This
difference is due to the fact
that poverty touches on a
number of factors ranging
from basic needs such as
food, clothing and housing.
Poverty is thus described as
the lack of these basic needs.

Financial Expenditure .....


people living on less
than 1.9 US dollars.
they have no access to
many basic needs as they
cannot afford.
according to reports by the
World Bank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoyioIdhAmg

Global Challenge of
Disease
The challenge of poverty
brings with it the problem
of disease control around
the world. It is worth
noting that some
diseases including
malnutrition, malaria,
typhoid, cholera and
many others have a direct
connection to poverty.

Such as:
Access to clean water
and a clean
environment
including sewage
systems and a
pollution free
environment would
determine the
susceptibility of
people to disease.
According to recent
research.

Some of the most


challenging diseases include:

One of the major ways to


deal with the spread of
disease is by ensuring
that people are well
educated and told about
health issues regarding
diseases that have the
potential to spread and
cause fatalities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7VF3WpgwM

Cost of medical care


The spread of diseases
that are expensive to
diagnose and treat such
as cancer and heart
complications has also
created a major challenge
when it comes to disease
control. The cost of
dealing with these
diseases affects people
from the third world and
developed countries.

Remedies to Global Disease


and Poverty
The following steps would be
ideal in dealing with the
challenges brought about by
disease and poverty:
Strategic Government Policies
Education and Awareness Creation
Infrastructure Development

Disease and poverty


Many people have died due to the effects of
poverty and their inability to access quality
food, water and medical care, as well as
housing, apart from living in a clean
environment. The connection between disease
and poverty is evident in many cases. Citizens
can enhance the fight against disease and
poverty through accessing education and
taking part in economic development in a way
that would make it possible for governments to
implement strategies that would help alleviate
disease and poverty.

Thanks for your


Attention!!!

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