2 of 3 child deaths in India due to malnutrition — source downtoearth.org.in | 18 Sep 2019
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India home to 28% of world’s poor
Despite lifting 271 million people out of poverty between 2005-15, India still remains home to 28 per cent of the world’s poor, the new Human … India home to 28% of world’s poorRead more
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Nothing Ends Homelessness Like a Home
AMY GOODMAN: We’re broadcasting today from San Francisco, where President Trump is continuing an all-out attack on the city’s homeless population and political leaders. On … Nothing Ends Homelessness Like a HomeRead more
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Nearly five million people in the UK live in “deep poverty”
A study by the Social Metrics Commission (SMC) finds that more than 4 million people in the UK are mired in “deep poverty,” with an … Nearly five million people in the UK live in “deep poverty”Read more
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The Californians forced to live in cars and RVs
San Francisco counted 1,794 people living out of their vehicles in 2019, a 45% increase from the last homeless count in 2017. Across the bay … The Californians forced to live in cars and RVsRead more
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Poverty leaves a mark on our genes
Previous research has shown that socioeconomic status (SES) is a powerful determinant of human health and disease, and social inequality is a ubiquitous stressor for … Poverty leaves a mark on our genesRead more
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Impact of poverty on children’s brain activity
Children born into poverty show key differences in early brain function — according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied the … Impact of poverty on children’s brain activityRead more
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Fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease risk
Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or dying from any cause, according … Fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease riskRead more
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City of London finance is making people poorer
— source taxjustice.net | Oct 5, 2018