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The unacceptable status quo: malnutrition challenges of the developed and developing world

J. Jumrani,Vikalp N. Rai

Published 2020 in Unknown venue

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Abstract Malnutrition has huge costs associated with it and the global economic costs range from USD 2 to USD 3 trillion annually. Non-economic costs involved are real but are not estimable. Globally, malnutrition is responsible for one in every five deaths. Different forms of malnutrition affect almost all the countries, irrespective of their economic status, geographic location, levels of food security, and population growth. As high as 11% of the global population is undernourished and most of them live in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The developed world is mainly grappling with overnutrition burden. On the other hand, many developing nations are dealing with the triple burden of malnutrition. Addressing all of these challenges across regions requires a multi-pronged strategy that should span across disciplines and sectors. It calls for innovations and interventions across agriculture, health, educational and environmental domains besides encouraging behavioral changes among the vulnerable populations.

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