The Effects of US Poverty: The Poor Man 's Health: An Annotated Bibliography
The UCSF 's article on poverty and disease aims to inform the readers that poverty and disease are economically linked, and that our current system for treating such diseases could be greatly improved. Children who are raised in poverty experience multiple mental deficiencies because of their chaotic and stressful rearing. Poverty may also be tied to chronic illnesses, such as diabetes. Research and testing on children from homes in poverty conclude that poverty has a rather large impact on both the child 's physical health and mental health. Two of the largest factors in health deficiencies in poor families are poor exercise and unhealthy dieting. It is often unsafe …show more content…
About 15 million children living in the united states live in families with income below the federal poverty threshold. That is 21% of all children! In order to cover basic living expenses, a family must make at least twice the amount of the federal poverty threshold. The percentage of children living in low-income homes in total is a staggering 42%. Most parents in these low-income homes work, but because of low wages and unstable employment, they fail to meet the requirements for their family financially. Poverty can seriously impede a child’s behavioral development as well as his or her ability to properly function emotionally. Research has made it clear that poverty is the single most harmful factor of a child’s well-being, but public policies and investments could truly make a difference in our world of …show more content…
Children from poor families and neighborhoods are much more likely to have serious health related issues. An infant who is born underweight is at much greater risk of death within the first years of his or her lifespan. Poor nutrition and smoking during pregnancy can cause underweight births, which are common for mothers in poverty. Poor housing quality and exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to chronic diseases such as asthma. Some children in poverty may also become overweight due to the lack of safe environments in which they can exercise, such as playgrounds and parks. A home which is not safe can also cause an increase in accidents involving child abuse and child violence. One of the single greatest factors in the derangement of a child in poverty is the level of toxic stress that occurs through that child’s developing years. Being poor is stressful, and that stress will often follow that individual well into his or her adulthood. Pediatricians can significantly boost the wellness of these poor children by screening for economic risk factors and by checking with parents and asking questions about the child’s
The UCSF 's article on poverty and disease aims to inform the readers that poverty and disease are economically linked, and that our current system for treating such diseases could be greatly improved. Children who are raised in poverty experience multiple mental deficiencies because of their chaotic and stressful rearing. Poverty may also be tied to chronic illnesses, such as diabetes. Research and testing on children from homes in poverty conclude that poverty has a rather large impact on both the child 's physical health and mental health. Two of the largest factors in health deficiencies in poor families are poor exercise and unhealthy dieting. It is often unsafe …show more content…
About 15 million children living in the united states live in families with income below the federal poverty threshold. That is 21% of all children! In order to cover basic living expenses, a family must make at least twice the amount of the federal poverty threshold. The percentage of children living in low-income homes in total is a staggering 42%. Most parents in these low-income homes work, but because of low wages and unstable employment, they fail to meet the requirements for their family financially. Poverty can seriously impede a child’s behavioral development as well as his or her ability to properly function emotionally. Research has made it clear that poverty is the single most harmful factor of a child’s well-being, but public policies and investments could truly make a difference in our world of …show more content…
Children from poor families and neighborhoods are much more likely to have serious health related issues. An infant who is born underweight is at much greater risk of death within the first years of his or her lifespan. Poor nutrition and smoking during pregnancy can cause underweight births, which are common for mothers in poverty. Poor housing quality and exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to chronic diseases such as asthma. Some children in poverty may also become overweight due to the lack of safe environments in which they can exercise, such as playgrounds and parks. A home which is not safe can also cause an increase in accidents involving child abuse and child violence. One of the single greatest factors in the derangement of a child in poverty is the level of toxic stress that occurs through that child’s developing years. Being poor is stressful, and that stress will often follow that individual well into his or her adulthood. Pediatricians can significantly boost the wellness of these poor children by screening for economic risk factors and by checking with parents and asking questions about the child’s