The gap between rich and poor continues to widen in a world that is becoming increasingly unequal. Despite years of effort to reduce poverty and inequality, the latest research from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that the life chances of children depend heavily on that of their parents. The report, entitled “Children, the Key to a Better Future: How Family Income Affects Children’s Life Chances,” found that children from low-income families are more likely to suffer poorer health, have lower educational attainment, and are less likely to find good jobs. The report stresses the need for governments to invest in the future of their children by providing better access to quality health care, education and social support to ensure they have the same opportunities as those from higher-income families.

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source: Phys.org