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Poverty

Many people regard poverty as a choice made by lazy people who would
rather do nothing than receive the same benefits as people who work hard every
day to care for their families. This may be true in certain circumstances, but
poverty will wreak havoc on anyone who has the misfortune of coming into
contact with it. Poverty is alive and well all throughout the world, and it has a
strong pulse in the United States as well.

It has been a serious issue that has plagued many countries for ages, limiting
economic development and progress. Poverty-stricken countries are primarily
found in the African and Asian continents. Continents such as the Americas and
Europe are widely acknowledged as being wealthier, although many sections of
these ostensibly wealthy countries are nevertheless impoverished. Countries with
large populations, owing to high birth rates, are frequently the most impoverished.

It can be difficult defining it because of its many different categories.


Because many people equate poverty with a lack of money, society tends to focus
more on the tangible components of poverty, which makes sense because poverty
as a lack of money is a big problem that affects practically every country on the
planet. Even while it is controversial whether poverty is physical, intellectual,
spiritual, or even emotional, in this essay, it is best to focus on the lack of money
and economic advances. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, poverty is
defined as a state of being extremely poor, as well as a state of being of inferior
quality or quantity.
They are traps that perpetuate poverty in a country's (or several countries')
economy. Savings traps, "big push" models, dietary traps, behavioral traps,
geographic traps, and so on are all distinct forms of poverty traps that affect an
economy in different ways. Poverty can be reinforced not only through these traps,
but also through the way an economy is handled or the government's moralities.
Poverty traps are essential, according to Mark Koyama (2015), since roughly half
of the world's population lives on less than $2.50 per day, and about 1.3 billion
people live in extreme poverty on less than $1.25 per day. One billion of the 3
billion people living in poverty are children.

It can also lead to drug abuse, but drug abuse can lead to poverty as well.
Many people from the middle and higher classes have fallen into poverty as a
result of their drug addiction. "Middle-class people might fall into addiction-related
poverty by selling assets or withdrawing funds from their retirement accounts to
buy drugs or alcohol. Untreated addiction weakens judgment and critical thinking
skills, allowing someone who is ordinarily financially responsible to go through
decades of earned money in a short period of time" (St Joseph Institute of
Addiction). Once in poverty, they endure the same problems as other poor people
and are frequently unable to leave.

A person living in poverty may abuse drugs or alcohol to cope with the
unsafe environment they live in, financial stress, or physical or emotional abuse.
Narcotics and alcohol are frequently readily available in disadvantaged areas,
where some people even sell drugs in order to escape poverty. Specific goal: to
educate my audience about those in poverty who are struggling with addiction.
The basic argument is that addiction is one of the leading causes of poverty. The
main concept.
A probable solution is lowering Increased foreign aid is the primary answer
for ending poverty and improving the health of individuals who are poor. Foreign
aid is provided by wealthy countries to impoverished countries in order to assist
them in developing a stronger economy and so assisting them in escaping poverty.
While most hospitals are equipped with high-quality medical equipment and
doctors who have undergone extensive training, other countries lack medical
equipment and doctors who have undergone extensive training.
Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is located near the Sahara Desert on the
African continent, are examples of countries that face healthcare challenges. Due
to a shortage of medical supplies and trained doctors, many lives have been lost.

Poverty is a problem that affects every country on the planet, and finding
answers and taking little actions to address it is critical. Education is one of the
most effective ways to alleviate poverty. Development aid from wealthy countries
can help support education financing and help establish more schools and larger
classrooms in poor countries, allowing children to acquire a better education and
break the cycle of poverty, paving the way for a brighter future.
People can learn about good cleanliness and healthy eating habits through
education, which can lead to healthier lifestyles. Development aid, housing
vouchers, healthcare cost reduction, and education are just a few of the methods
employed to alleviate poverty in today's world.

One of the most effective strategies we might do to ensure that everyone


receives a good education is to offer all children from low-income households with
very high-quality early education. Many people feel that preschool education only
has an impact on young children. Indeed, research from both neuroscience and well
conducted program assessments indicates that preschool experiences have
long-term impacts and may be the most cost-effective approach to ensure that more
children succeed in K-12, graduate from high school, go on to college, and earn
more as adults. The federal government might help states achieve this goal by
providing matching funds to states that invest in high-quality early education for
low-income children.

Better education access is the best option and the most important key to
eradicating poverty. Education is critical to alleviating poverty and establishing
pathways to healthy relationships, meaningful employment, and stable housing
(Brockdorff, Gina. Personal interview. September 25, 2020). Education is a vital
aspect of life, and the number of career choices available to a person is largely
determined by their level of education. More career opportunities equate to more
earnings and a happier life. Higher-income individuals can also afford safer and
more comfortable dwellings. Education can help break the cycle of poverty by
allowing low-income children to access more work options in the future, resulting
in increased income and the ability to care for future generations.

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