how does poverty affect citizens
I read an article on the whyfiles.org about how does poverty affect people. It's a must read, and here it's (it's a long article):-. The U.S. unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent, and more than 17 percent of American children are poor. For too many kids, poverty brings hunger, even homelessness.overty, violence, stress and abuse: recipe for trouble. The U.S. unemployment rate is hovering around 10 percent, and more than 17 percent of American children are poor. For too many kids, poverty brings hunger, even homelessness. Fathers who are absent and crime that is present.