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What is mean by deprivation?
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where a persons quality of life falls below a level that is regarded as the acceptable minimum by the government of a country.
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List the characteristics of a deprived area.
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-run down areas
-boarded up shops -vandalised housing -life expectancy is shorter (higher mortality rate) |
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What is mean by someone's quality of life?
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describes the condition the person lives in. This depends on:
-economic conditions (level of income, unemployment rate) -Social conditions (quality of schools, houses, access to health care, life expectancy, crime rates) -environmental conditions (levels of pollution. amount of green space and vandalism) |
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What does a deprivation map show?
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it compares the quality of life in different parts of a urban area.
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How can deprived areas be improved?
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1. measuring & understanding the problems of the area.
2. improving housing & education -upgrade central heating, ventilation, insulation walls =homes are warmer, drier & cheaper to run 3. building community spirit -improves health and well being of the people. |
