Why are people in less developed world most vulnerable to climate change?

clipped from www.oxfam.org.uk Between 1990 and 1998 more than 97 per cent of all natural disaster-related deaths were in developing countries. 1. Temporary settlements of poor people are often on unsuitable land - prone to flooding, storms and landslides. 3. They are more prone to infectious diseases because of poor diet, healthcare and sanitation. 4. Remote locations and low social status mean that they often do not receive adequate warnings.