Reason Behind World Hunger And Key To End It

Every year majority of people die because of hunger. Be it poor, big or developing countries, this has become a major concern for all. Malnutrition is the reason behind it and approximately 45% of children have been affected by it. 

Malnutrition is of multiple types-

Protein energy- Lack of protein in diet causes numerous deaths. Children usually suffer from this deficiency. It is of two type kwashiorkor and marasmus. Deficiency of protein energy affects liver, swelling to ankles and feet.

Micro nutrients- Deficiency of micronutrients like calcium, iodine, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, Vitamin B1 & D, and more affects health of large population. It can lead to severe health conditions like Rickets, Pellagra, Keshan disease etc.

Hence, it is necessary for people of all age group and pregnant ladies to consume all the important nutrients that will help them keep healthy.

While undernourishment causes death but it might also cause sufferings to children in later life. Cognitive and physical impairment are major sufferings that they might have to face rest of their lives. Their bodies are not immune to fight against infections, diseases etc. As compared to other healthy children, they are more prone to diseases, which make them weak.

Reason of undernourishment could be any like deficiency of food essentials, undernourished mother, genetic factor and more.

Education of children is hampered because of undernourishment. Their cognitive skills are underdeveloped that affects their future.

In many countries, children are made to work from an early age, work hard for their living, subsequently, which do not allow them to concentrate on their diet and causes malnutrition health issue.

However, if emphasis is given on end of malnutrition, large amount of lives can be saved and there will be end to world hunger. This will provide proper nutrition to children that will help them live a healthy life.

In addition to this, it also allow them pursue proper education and grab good job opportunities or settle by doing a business.

Besides all these factors, poverty is also the reason behind hunger. A step towards ending poverty can help end world hunger too. End to all these things ensure that children will live a healthy life. There are many world hunger organizations that work to end child hunger and provide a good quality life to children.

This step has proven to be bliss as half of the malnourished population worldwide has ended.