Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
2 results found in Social Determinants.
- Food Desert (Food Swamp, Low Food Access Area)
- A geographic area, typically in low-income communities, where residents have limited access to affordable and nutritious food due to the absence of nearby grocery stores or fresh food retailers. Food …
- Multidimensional Poverty (Multidimensional Poverty Index, MPI)
- A measure of poverty that goes beyond income alone to encompass multiple overlapping deprivations that people experience simultaneously, including health, education, and living standards. Approximatel…