NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Those growing up in poverty are subsequently more likely to suffer poor mental and physical health into adulthood, risking life-limiting, severe, long-term illnesses. Longitudinal studies have shown that children in poverty have a subsequent increased risk of death as adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -Families with children face higher risks of poverty because of the extra costs of children and because of the effect on parents’ working hours. Children’s benefits do not fully compensate. Lone parents are more likely to experience poverty than those in a couple.

Detailed explanation-3: -Across the lifespan, residents of impoverished communities are at increased risk for mental illness, chronic disease, higher mortality, and lower life expectancy. Children make up the largest age group of those experiencing poverty.

Detailed explanation-4: -Risk Factors, Prevalences and Penalties Our study examined four major risk factors for poverty: single motherhood, low education, unemployment, and young age of head of household. Existing research on poverty in the U.S. suggests that these factors are the most important predictors of poverty.

Detailed explanation-5: -Poverty affects health by limiting access to proper nutrition and healthy foods; shelter; safe neighborhoods to learn, live, and work; clean air and water; utilities; and other elements that define an individual’s standard of living.