Other comparisons relate to the World Bank’s definition of poverty as the pronounced deprivation of well-being:

• Homicides: Numerous sources report a higher homicide rate in the U.S. than in India.
• Suicides: Numerous sources report a higher suicide rate in India than in the U.S. (although WHO shows a higher male suicide rate in the U.S. than in India).
• Alcohol Abuse: All sources report a higher alcohol-related death rate in the U.S. than in India.
• Homelessness: Based on the best available data, the U.S. has a slightly higher rate of homelessness than India. The numbers may be understated for both countries.

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