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Yu, Jiantuo – Social Indicators Research, 2013
This paper estimates multidimensional poverty in China by applying the Alkire-Foster methodology to the China Health and Nutrition Survey 2000-2009 data. Five dimensions are included: income, living standard, education, health and social security. Results suggest that rapid economic growth has resulted not only in a reduction in income poverty but…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Income, Poverty, Economic Progress
National Academy of Sciences--National Research Council, Washington, DC. Div. of Biology and Agriculture. – 1971
About 45 persons, who are affiliated with government agencies, universities, and foundations and whose fields of specialization included economics, sociology, housing, welfare, medicine, education, and nutrition, participated in a workshop on the quality of rural living. Formal papers presented during the initial sessions included: "What…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities, Government Role, Health Services
Roberts, Lydia J. – 1963
In 1958 a project was begun in a small, isolated, rural farm community in Puerto Rico to provide nutrition education and improve other conditions of home and community living. Preliminary meetings, interviews, and examinations revealed the interest and great need of the 100 families. Progress reports were made after 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Breakfast Programs, Child Development, Community Development