70%
of individuals living in poverty have low literacy
43%
of adults with low literacy live below the poverty line
72%
Children of adults with low literacy are more likely to have even lower literacy
10.4%
of the population in Utah County is living below the poverty level
Illiteracy correlates with low education levels
Individuals with low literacy are more likely to be in poor health
Low literacy in mothers leads to significantly higher child mortality rates
Low literacy and education levels negatively affect
- self-esteem
- self-empowerment
- self-sufficiency
- critical thinking
- decision making skills
- creativity
- political participation
- interpersonal skills
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