The effects of poverty, health, and devlopment!

There is no doubt that poverty, health, and development of a particular country has a significant effect on its economics, politics, and social issues. The question is to what extent does poverty, health, and development affect these issues? Lets compare two individuals: one in a developed country and one in a developing country. It is known that individuals living in developed countries are less likely to be living in poverty and have a somewhat consistent health care services--resulting in a overall healthier individual that can contribute to the country's development ultimately enhancing the economy, politics, and bettering social issues. However, an individual living in a developing country is more likely to be living in poverty, may not have access to health care (let alone clean water--from the video)--this type of individual will not be able to contribute to their country's development as much as a healthier individual. The health of a country's citizens does, to some extent, predict the development, economy, politics, and social issues. Healthier people tend to be more productive and proactive about their environment, and will thus work toward making the country more developed. As a developed country, it is our job to help developing countries obtain the basics: clean water/sanitation, primary education, maternal/child health care, etc. These basic necessities will better the overall health of citizens and thus will provide them the energy/motivation to work towards developing their country.