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Diseases of poverty …diseases that are more prevalent among the poor than among wealthier people. In many cases poverty is the leading risk factor for such diseases
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Can you think of 6 diseases of poverty?
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AIDS – LEDCs account for 95% of AIDs Malaria – 90% deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa TB – LEDCs account for 98% of TB infection These 3 diseases alone account for 10% of global mortality
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Three additional diseases Measles Pneumonia Diarrheal diseases – 2.6 million die each year
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Ridiculous numbers IMR and maternal mortality far more prevalent among the poor Maternal mortality 98% of the 11,600 daily deaths occur in developing countries due to lack of skilled attendents 14 million die each year from diseases of poverty
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Mechanisms and causes 5 main causes Poor diet Poor hygiene Water-borne parasites and bacteria Poor public health facilities Lack of information and education
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Mechanisms and causes Environment and social e.g. crowded living and working conditions Inadequate sanitation Disproportionate occupation as sex worker Malnutrition and inadequate health care can hinder recovery 54% of childhood deaths from diseases of poverty
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