Poverty can be defined as fulfilling or short coming of certain standards set in society at a specific point in time. These standards include basic needs such as food, water and shelter. People who do not meet these standards can be said to be living in poverty and as a consequence of that various problems will follow.

Poverty is a diverse problem that can lead to a multitude of problems starting with general health is the shape of sickness due to a lack of hygiene and also the lack of medical help. Along with this addiction to any substance can also be expected by people who live in poverty as the substance is used as a way to escape.