A World of Difference

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poverty

the state of being poor, as measured by low income, deprivation, lack of access to resources, or limited economic opportunities

<p>the state of being poor, as measured by low income, deprivation, lack of access to resources, or limited economic opportunities</p>
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Resources

all things used in producing goods and services

<p>all things used in producing goods and services</p>
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goods

Items purchased to satisfy needs and wants

<p>Items purchased to satisfy needs and wants</p>
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Services

Activities that are consumed at the same time they are produced

<p>Activities that are consumed at the same time they are produced</p>
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access

(n) approach or admittance to places, persons, things; an increase; (v) to get at, obtain

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Distribution

The arrangement of something across Earth's surface.

<p>The arrangement of something across Earth's surface.</p>
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developed country

a modern, industrialized country in which people are generally better educated and healthier and live longer than people in developing countries do

<p>a modern, industrialized country in which people are generally better educated and healthier and live longer than people in developing countries do</p>
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developing country

A country that is at a relatively early stage in the process of economic development

<p>A country that is at a relatively early stage in the process of economic development</p>
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NGO

non-governmental organization

<p>non-governmental organization</p>
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vulnerable

susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm

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environmental factors

the water, topography, and vegetation of an area or region

<p>the water, topography, and vegetation of an area or region</p>
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Economic Factors

Changes in the economy affect consumer spending

<p>Changes in the economy affect consumer spending</p>
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Societal Factors

poverty

racism

economics

health illiteracy

limited education

educational inequality

<p>poverty</p><p>racism</p><p>economics</p><p>health illiteracy</p><p>limited education</p><p>educational inequality</p>
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Political Factors

Includes changes in political leadership, and citizen rights.

<p>Includes changes in political leadership, and citizen rights.</p>
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disparities

differences

<p>differences</p>