Poverty affecting PIES in the life stages

Cards (4)

  • Children born in poverty are more at risk of developing long term, life limiting illnesses as they get older
  • Children in poverty are likely to suffer from chronic illnesses like asthma or have diet related problems like malnutrition or obesity
  • Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and arthritis are common in poverty living adults
  • Older adults in poverty are likely to experience social isolation and depression