Sentence examples for characterized by substandard from inspiring English sources

Communities (four of each type) were selected based on the following definitions: i) Slums: informal settlements in the outskirts of a major city characterized by substandard housing, ii) Villages: rural community settlements away from major cities where households are clustered together, iii) Farms: dispersed households, typically small family farms, located in a specific rural locality.

Many migrants are likely to stay in the environments characterized by overcrowded, substandard housing, poor sanitation and lack of access to medical services.

Racial/ethnic and poor communities are disproportionately exposed to health-damaging physical environments characterized by overcrowding, noise, substandard housing, insufficient public services, and toxic chemicals (including air pollution).

Economically disadvantaged neighborhoods are characterized by concentrated poverty, widespread unemployment, substandard housing, inability to pay utilities, eviction notices, high crime and violence rates, and lack of social supports and control over their lives [ 16].

These environments are characterized by poor sanitation, lack of water and electricity services, and substandard housing.

Care of neonates in Kilimanjaro region is characterized by poor documentation and a lack of common systems for documentation across facilities; in addition many of our findings suggest substandard care even within the context of available resources.

It was characterized by gentleness.

The neighborhood is characterized by large lots.

It is characterized by a black underside.

Tunisia is characterized by moderate relief.

Emil Nolde produced prints characterized by violent imagery.