Global Poverty and Health Issues

The video addresses major global issues such as poverty, hunger, water and sanitation, educational inequality, and economic and environmental challenges. It highlights the interconnectedness of these problems, emphasizing the impact of poverty on hunger and education, and the role of gender and racial inequality in economic disparity. The video also discusses the environmental consequences of human activities, stressing the urgency of addressing these issues for sustainable development.

What percentage of the global population lives on just $2.50 a day?

• Nearly half

• Nearly two-thirds

• Nearly one-third

• Nearly one-fourth

Which country houses about a third of the world's poor?

• Brazil

• Nigeria

• China

• India

What is closely tied to poverty and contributes to nearly half of all child deaths worldwide?

• Lack of education

• Hunger

• Economic inequality

• Water scarcity

In which region is one in four people malnourished?

• Eastern Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Latin America

• South Asia

What is a major health risk for a third of the world's population due to inadequate sanitation?

• Malnutrition

• Illiteracy

• Unemployment

• Disease

According to the UN, what could reduce world poverty by more than 10%?

• Economic reforms

• Access to clean water

• Basic reading skills for all students

• Improved healthcare

What proportion of the world's illiterate adults are female?

• One-third

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• One-half

Which country is mentioned as having significant land ownership inequality?

• South Africa

• Namibia

• Brazil

• India

What environmental issues are highlighted as contributing to rapid environmental decline?

• Agriculture and livestock farming

• Industrialization and mining

• Urbanization and pollution

• Climate change, deforestation, and overfishing

What is the potential consequence of the rapid environmental decline mentioned in the video?

• Higher literacy rates

• Irreversible damage

• Increased poverty

• Improved economic growth