Figure 3.

Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) for Race and Ethnicity Groups by Poverty Cutoff, k

The multidimensional poverty cutoff (k) is a threshold used to determine poverty status in the calculation of the multidimensional poverty index, based on the Alkire-Foster method. It represents the minimum number of weighted deprivations required across various indicators to classify an individual as multidimensionally poor. The poverty cutoff (k) values, such as k = 0.25 indicates deprivation in at least 25% of the indicators, k = 0.50 signifies deprivation in at least 50% of the indicators, and so on. If an individual’s weighted deprivation score (c_i) is equal to or greater than poverty cutoff (k), they are classified as multidimensionally poor. ASCVD = atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; k = multidimensional poverty cutoff; MDI = multidimensional poverty index.