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Outline the Various Reasons Why Poor Societies, and Poor Individuals

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Outline the various reasons why poor societies, and poor individuals within societies, have higher incidence of illness.


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Social Darwinism

Application of Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection to society; used the concept of the “survival of the fittest” to justify class distinctions and to explain poverty.

Industrial Corporation

A large company involved in the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale, often employing many people and having significant economic influence.

Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, wealth, opportunities, and rights among individuals or groups in a society.

Native Americans

The indigenous peoples of the United States, including both American Indian and Alaska Native groups.

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