Dimension and determinants of rural poverty
Massive damage to the country's resources in the Iran-Iraq war and the low international prices of oil have created economic problems. Recent economic restructuring measures and price liberalization policies have contributed to rising inflation rates. Adverse economic conditions tend to affect the poorer segments of the rural population, particularly female-headed households, more than other segments. Malnutrition affects 15% of rural boys and 23% of rural girls.
