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Poverty

Definition:

The pronounced deprivation of well-being.

Income poverty refers to a particular formulation expressed solely in terms of per capita or household income.

Source: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment  Glossary

Related words:

Human health - Well-being

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Translation(s):

Español: Pobreza
Français: Pauvreté
Nederlands: Armoede

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