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Hey, I'm Abigail and I'm a Biosciences student at Rice University. I am originally from Mississippi and some of my hobbies are dancing, reading, singing, cooking, and serving others. I am excited to contribute to Wikipedia. In Fall of 2022, I created Child poverty in the United States, and I am currently in another Poverty, Justice, and Human Capabilities class and planning to create another article.

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Fall 2022 Project: Child poverty in the United States

In the Fall 2022 semester, I create the article Child poverty in the United States. I added information on causes and effects of child poverty, different measurements, and how the government and communities are helping. This issue is very prominent, and I hope that this article will continue to be built upon and gain greater visibility. This was my first experience with Wikipedia, and it has been a very educational experience so far. I'm planning on continuing to contribute to this platform!

Spring 2023 Topic

I have decided to work on Poverty and Health in the United States. I believe that this article is very relevant in the wake of the pandemic and the debate about healthcare in the country. In the United States, poverty and health are inextricably linked due to the high cost of medical care and lack of accessible health care. This article touches on the connections between poverty and health, but it does not go into sufficient detail in any section. It especially does not talk about the importance of quality housing and environment for good health, which can also be affected by race. Including this, I would also like to add more on the following:

·      Statistics about those who do not have access to affordable health care

·      Problems in health due to toxic environment

·      Lack of resources nearby

·      Options to enact change on a policy level

·      COVID-19 impact on impoverished

·      More research on link with mental health

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