Diseases of the Poor

Diseases of the poor refer to illnesses that disproportionately affect disadvantaged populations, often due to poverty-related factors such as inadequate sanitation, limited access to healthcare, poor nutrition, and crowding. These diseases include infectious illnesses like tuberculosis, cholera, and parasitic infections, which thrive in poor living conditions. The lack of resources makes prevention, treatment, and education difficult, perpetuating a cycle of illness and poverty. Addressing these diseases requires improving sanitation, healthcare access, and living conditions to break the cycle and promote health equity.