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by bluGill 3307 days ago
If you have good health you can work to better your life which turns into a home. If your health is bad you may not have the ability to make your life better.

It is the old teach man to fish vs give him a fish thing, but with a twist. Someone who is physically unable to fish (ie disabled) will not eat for a lifetime no matter how much effort you put into teaching.

Your point about stability is important, but it not a major factor for large numbers of poor people. (don't get me wrong, for others it is the large factor)