1.) Junk food is cheaper than healthier food so for someone living in poverty they most likely buying food that is cheaper. causing their health to decline because there consuming food with higher artificial fats and less nutrients
2.) many family's who live in poverty are under a lot of stress because of their current state, when your stress levels are to high it takes a toll on your health.
3.) living in poverty can also cause issues with depression which is bad for your mental help
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