How Is Poverty Defined in Canada

question 61

Multiple Choice

How is poverty defined in Canada?

• A) anybody who classifies themselves as poor,using certain strict guidelines
• B) any individual or family that has not worked for income in the last six months
• C) there is no official definition or official method for measuring poverty.
• D) any individual or family that is in the lower one-tenth of the wealth distribution

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Definitions:

Crushed Pelvis

An injury where one or more bones in the pelvis are broken under significant force, often leading to serious internal damage.

Immobility

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Antidepressant

A medication or other intervention used to prevent or treat depression by adjusting the balance of certain neurotransmitters.

Joint Contracture

A permanent shortening of a muscle or joint, limiting movement and potentially causing deformity and rigidity.