Poverty effects on elders life in latin American countries

Running Head: POVERTY EFFECTS ON ELDER’S LIVES IN LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES
A Study on Poverty Effects on Elder’s Lives in Latin American Countries
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Table of Contents
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………….……..3-4
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………4
Methodology………………………………………………………………………………..…6-12
Poverty Among the Elderly in Argentina
Poverty Among the Elderly in Brazil
Poverty Among the Elderly in Columbia
Poverty Among the Elderly in Bolivia
Poverty Among the Elderly in Venezuela
Results and Findings…………………………………………………………………..……12-13
Discussions……………………………………………………………………………….…..14-18
Economic Effects of poverty on the Lives of Elders
Social Effects of Poverty on the Lives of Elders
Poverty and Mortality Rate Among the Elderly in Latin America
Response of Governments to this Problem
Factors Hindering Governments from Alleviating Poverty among the Elderly………...18-19
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………...…….19
Abstract
Of all the existing third world regions, Latin America is considered as the most developed, yet economic disparities that result in poverty and absolute poverty persist (Preston, 1996). Venezuela, Columbia, Bolivia, Argentina, Brazil, and Peru many more others are some the most adversely affected by poverty issues. But who does poverty affect the most?, According to many studies conducted regarding poverty, it has been found to affect mostly women, children and the elderly, the elderly of course, having to suffer the most because of the inability to generate income. What effects does poverty have on the elderly in Latin America? It is really a problem that has degenerated into a world concern, with policy makers getting more concerned with the increasing population of the aging (Cotlear, 2010). In order to fully understand the effects of poverty on the elderly in Latin America, specific countries such as those mentioned before, will be analyzed- their economic dispositions, besides their role in this particular problem.
The general poverty level in South America is something of world importance as it affects the general well being of the world economy. Specifically, this research paper will endeavor to address the effects of poverty on the elderly and mention possible solutions to this pressing problem. The method of data collection to be used during the research will feature qualitative and quantitative analysis. This will better enable the researcher present firsthand findings and evaluation...