Most people living in the developed countries believe that hunger and starvation are problems that exist only in underdeveloped or third world countries, and there too only at a minor scale. But, this is not true. Hunger is a serious global problem that needs immediate attention.
Here are some facts that will help shed some light on the severity and scale of this problem.
Hunger kills more people than diseases – According to the statistics, every year, hunger kills more people than many diseases combined such as AIDS, and malaria. It may seem a small issue that only affects a few countries, but it is major problem for a significant portion of the world population. Many people do not realize the gravity of the situation and the suffering that hunger is causing worldwide.
Hunger and malnutrition are also responsible for nearly 45% of all deaths in children under the age of 5, every year. It is essential to understand the problem of malnutrition and take appropriate actions to solve it.
It is a vicious cycle – The hunger problem is not something that can be solved immediately. Many world hunger relief organizations are working in this direction. But, the less aware people are about this problem the longer it will take to bring an end to it. And until then it will continue to perpetuate a virtually inescapable cycle for many poor souls around the world.
An undernourished mother will give birth to a weak child. Without proper nutrition, these children will become the victims of malnutrition themselves and become easy prey for infections and diseases. Those that survive will pass down this curse to their children. This is the vicious cycle that needs to be ended to save the next generation by taking the necessary actions.
Developing countries are not the only one affected – It is a common belief that hunger problems exist only in the developing countries like African nations or poor Asian countries. But, this is a misconception. These problems are prominent in developed nations too, even in the USA. According to statistics, 14 percent of households in America were food insecure in the year of 2014.
These facts show that the problem of hunger and malnutrition is not as small or insignificant as many believe it to be. It is time to pay attention and take action against these problems whether it’s in your own country or on a world level.
Here are some facts that will help shed some light on the severity and scale of this problem.
Hunger kills more people than diseases – According to the statistics, every year, hunger kills more people than many diseases combined such as AIDS, and malaria. It may seem a small issue that only affects a few countries, but it is major problem for a significant portion of the world population. Many people do not realize the gravity of the situation and the suffering that hunger is causing worldwide.
Hunger and malnutrition are also responsible for nearly 45% of all deaths in children under the age of 5, every year. It is essential to understand the problem of malnutrition and take appropriate actions to solve it.
It is a vicious cycle – The hunger problem is not something that can be solved immediately. Many world hunger relief organizations are working in this direction. But, the less aware people are about this problem the longer it will take to bring an end to it. And until then it will continue to perpetuate a virtually inescapable cycle for many poor souls around the world.
An undernourished mother will give birth to a weak child. Without proper nutrition, these children will become the victims of malnutrition themselves and become easy prey for infections and diseases. Those that survive will pass down this curse to their children. This is the vicious cycle that needs to be ended to save the next generation by taking the necessary actions.
Developing countries are not the only one affected – It is a common belief that hunger problems exist only in the developing countries like African nations or poor Asian countries. But, this is a misconception. These problems are prominent in developed nations too, even in the USA. According to statistics, 14 percent of households in America were food insecure in the year of 2014.
These facts show that the problem of hunger and malnutrition is not as small or insignificant as many believe it to be. It is time to pay attention and take action against these problems whether it’s in your own country or on a world level.
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