A family that cannot afford the basic necessities of life or purchase enough to physically sustain its members lives in:

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Absolute poverty refers to a lack of basic necessities of life such as food, shelter, and clothing that is required for survival. This is different from relative poverty which is defined by a family's income and may vary depending on the standard of living in the society. Marginal poverty refers to a situation where people are just about able to survive on the income they have, but any small crisis or event could push them into poverty. Objective poverty refers to a specific income level that is determined by the government, whereas absolute poverty is more of a global or universal standard.

A Family That Cannot Afford the Basic Necessities of Life