1. Poverty
In the United States, poverty is concretely defined in dollar figures by the Social Security Administration. By determining the amount of money needed to survive on food, and then multiplying that number by three, the Social Security Administration sets the poverty line. ... The elderly, however, fill a much smaller percentage as they receive such benefits as social security. ...
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