Memo+-+Abstract

The aim of this study is to advance knowledge/understanding of... the relationship between poverty and public health, and the role of non-profit organizations and the government in this relationship.

The study will draw on and extend scholarly literature that examine 1. the impact of poverty on one’s health 2. the role of non-profit organizations in the healthcare industry 3. government actions geared towards public health

Data for the study will be collected through the following activities 1. communicating with qualified individuals 2. literature review 3. data analysis

Results of this study demonstrate 1. the effect of poverty on public health 2. the impact government involvement and nonprofit involvement has on poverty and public health 2. the shortcomings of nonprofits and the government in improving public health

Findings from this study, indicate that the following kinds of change is called for: 1. minimizing the gap with poverty 2. increasing efficiency of improving public health 3. collaboration between nonprofits and the government