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Which of the following statements best explains why there is a close relationship between disability and poverty? |
Poverty increases the incidence of disability through malnutrition, inadequate healthcare and unsafe living conditions. Disability may increase poverty by creating isolation and economic strain for individuals and their families. Disability is mainly confined to poor countries because of low levels of economic development. Both 1 and 2 |
Both 1 and 2 |
The correct answer is Option 4: Both 1 and 2. Option 1: Poverty increases the incidence of disability through malnutrition, inadequate healthcare and unsafe living conditions. This option is correct because malnutrition, mothers weakened by frequent childbirth, inadequate immunisation and accidents in overcrowded homes increase the incidence of disability among poor people. Option 2: Disability may increase poverty by creating isolation and economic strain for individuals and their families. This option is correct because disability increases isolation and economic strain for both the individual and the family, making poverty more severe. Option 3: Disability is mainly confined to poor countries because of low levels of economic development. This option is incorrect because disability is not confined to poor countries. |
