Is poverty the main cause of illness?

The video discusses poverty as a major social determinant of health, highlighting its impact on life expectancy and disability. It explores the concept of 'poverty of imagination' and debates the role of personal responsibility in health outcomes. The discussion emphasizes the need for systemic change rather than focusing solely on individual behavior, advocating for policies like increasing the minimum wage to improve public health.

What is identified as the main cause of illness according to the text?

How does living in poorer neighborhoods affect life expectancy?

What are some of the social determinants of health mentioned in the text?

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between poverty and imagination?

What is the significance of mobile phones in relation to poverty as discussed in the text?

How does the speaker describe the impact of poverty on personal responsibility?

What solutions does the speaker propose to address health issues related to poverty?