15/March/2024, FRI
” World Hunger ”
World statistics
In 2022, Asia was home to 55% (402 million) of the people in the world affected by hunger, while more than 38% (282 million) lived in Africa. Global hunger remained virtually unchanged from 2021 to 2022 but is still far above pre-COVID-19-pandemic.
What is the effect of hunger?
Poor nutrition caused by hunger can lead to various serious health issues, such as weight loss, fatigue, anemia, weakened immune systems, and even cognitive delays, such as difficulty learning or concentrating.