1: the united nations estimates that over 1.2 billion people live in extreme poverty, which is defined by the world bank as living on less than $1.90 per day. the majority of people living in extreme poverty are located in sub-saharan africa, with over half of the world’s extreme poor living in just five countries: india, nigeria, democratic republic of the congo, ethiopia, and bangladesh.
2: poverty is a global issue that has been present for many years. it is linked to poor health, lack of education, and lack of access to basic services, as well as environmental degradation, gender inequality and discrimination, conflict and displacement, child labor and exploitation, a lack of economic opportunities, a lack of access to financial services, a lack of access to clean water and sanitation, and a lack of access to energy.
3: poverty is caused by a variety of factors, including economic inequality, lack of access to resources, and lack of economic opportunities. it is also linked to social and cultural factors, such as gender inequality and discrimination, and political factors, such as conflict and displacement. poverty is a major cause of hunger and malnutrition, and is a major contributor to environmental degradation.
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