Dictating Poor Health Of African Children

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Poverty is the main factor that dictates the poor health of African children. The economic and political structures which sustain poverty need to be drastically changed in order for poverty and poor health to be eliminated. Marginalization is the social disadvantages and relegation to the fringe of society. These marginalized groups are vulnerable and the most effected. For example, the African families are at poor condition and in poverty, so they use health services less. On the other hand, these families have to make harsh decisions such as putting their own health at risk because they do not have the availabilities to keep their children healthy. A major distinction between poverty and the health of African children is the overcrowded and poor living conditions aide the spread of disease (Health Poverty Action, n.d.). Most fatal to the health of these children is the lack of food, water, and proper sanitation. …show more content…

In the presence of illness these families often sell their property, take their children out of school to earn a living, and at the worst start to beg. The cost of doctors’ fees is devastating for the families in Africa which makes it difficult to get children to healthcare centers. Additionally, factors such as unsafe water, indoor smoke, disease, and climate change have a strong effect on these poverty-stricken lives (Health Poverty Action, n.d.). Other forms of health problems due to poverty is the lack of education. Often a young woman may have to give up her education in order to fulfill the needs of these children which may affect her in the long term. The burden of caring for the children has major influence on the rest of the family who are also in

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