Health Disparities Glossary

adjective an adjective that describes something that is out of proportion or not in balance

• The judge ruled that the punishment was disproportionate to the crime.
• She thought the amount of homework given was disproportionate to the time they had to complete it.
• I can't believe how disproportionate the prices are at that store!
• The weight of her worries felt disproportionate to the size of her problems.

noun a person or group living in a state of poverty

adjective affected by or experiencing poverty

• The government has implemented various programs to help alleviate the struggles of poverty stricken communities.
• It's heartbreaking to see how many families in our neighborhood are poverty stricken.
• Those poverty stricken folks could really use a helping hand.
• The barren land stood as a metaphor for the poverty stricken state of the country.

noun the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor

• The government is implementing new policies to address the issue of poverty in our country.
• Many families in our neighborhood are struggling with poverty.
• It's really tough out there for people living in poverty.
• Poverty is like a dark cloud that looms over many communities.

noun a group of countries, especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, that are not as economically developed as other countries

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Third World

• Many developing countries are often referred to as third world nations.
• People from third world countries often face challenges in accessing basic necessities.
• Some folks think third world countries are way behind in terms of development.
• In the business world, some companies are considered the 'third world' of their industry due to their lack of innovation.