Which of the Following Statements Associated with Poverty Is CORRECT

Which of the following statements associated with poverty is CORRECT? 1. Poverty is associated with a short life expectancy, illiteracy, and inadequate access to health services, safe water, and balanced nutrition
2. The number of people living in poverty has been steadily declining and today less than one billion people live in poverty worldwide.
3. Poverty is a condition in which people are unable to meet their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, education, or health.

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) Both 1 and 3 apply as descriptions of poverty.