[Poverty in Peru].

"Based on 1991 estimates, the author analyzes the evolution, distribution and characteristics of population in overall poverty conditions (54% of population) and those in extreme poverty (22%) [in Peru. She] finds that the greatest amount of critical poverty is located in rural highlands and at the urban coast (with the exception of Lima)....[She] emphasizes the need to improve nutrition levels and education, as main challenges to overcome poverty." (SUMMARY IN ENG)