In section four of “The Book of the Poor” by Kenan Heise, Heise explains the reality of how poverty can and has lead to death. Heise begins by revealing the unfortunate truth that “death from poverty” belongs on millions of death certificates world wide. However it is not, because society does not recognize the many issues homeless and extremely poor people face in order to stay alive. As we have learned in class, it is difficult for those living  in poverty to get basic resources, such as health care for themselves. When a person can’t get the medical attention they need, their health further declines leaving them in a worse situation than before. I remember reading a story about a diabetic man in the book “Voices from the Street”, who struggled with taking care of himself while living on the streets. He explained that there were many occasions where he could not get the insulin he needed, which left him hospitalized. He explained that when he did have the insulin he needed, other homeless people would try to take it. Diabetes, a chronic illness that is maintainable, can be an everyday struggle for someone who doesn’t have the resources to get insulin. Heise explained that other health issues such as obesity are common place for the poor. When all one can afford is fast food, it is no wonder why individuals become obese or malnourished. This chapter explained that there are many ways how poverty leads to death, and there needs to be something done about it.