Poverty isn't just economics — it rewires your biology. Slide the stress level to see the cost.
-7.2 yrs
Life expectancy impact
-13 IQ pts
Cognitive bandwidth lost
$4,800
Annual excess health cost
2.3x
ACE risk multiplier for children
Source: Mani et al. (Science, 2013) on cognitive bandwidth; American Psychological Association on cortisol and chronic stress; CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences study. "Asking millions to overcome biology with willpower alone — like asking someone to outswim a current."