They are more likely to live in unhealthy or dangerous environments. If they are employed, they are more likely to have jobs that are low-paid, insecure or dangerous. They may be exposed to insecurity or violence at home or in their communities. They are more at risk of infection, and when they are ill they have less access to treatment. They are less educated, less literate and have fewer opportunities to learn about prevention or treatment.
Poverty means more than lack of income.
Poor people lack access to influence, power, information and resources, meaning that they lack control of basic decisions about their lives. This is especially true for poor people with disabilities. Even when resources exist, they may not know of them or how to access them, for example, medical referral, free schooling, or special income-generating projects for disabled people. Poor people generally come from poorer communities. These communities have less services, over-crowded schools and fewer job opportunities.