1. 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

2. Can you think of 6 diseases of poverty?

3. 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

4. Three additional diseases Measles Pneumonia Diarrheal diseases – 2.6 million die each year

5. 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

6. Mechanisms and causes 5 main causes Poor diet Poor hygiene Water-borne parasites and bacteria Poor public health facilities Lack of information and education

7. 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