The number of these households is especially high in countries having a history of civil conflict, like Cambodia. However, in most countries, female-headed households are more likely to live in ultra poverty, which is partly explained by lower access to assets and resources. Another important aspect of the gender dimension of poverty is the lower level of welfare of women and girls relative to their male family members within male-headed households. In addition, within poor households, women usually receive less food and less “high”-quality food, such as fish, meat and eggs.