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  2. Malnutrition - Wikipedia

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    Malnutrition occurs when an organism gets too few or too many nutrients, resulting in health problems. [11] [12] Specifically, it is a deficiency, excess, or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients which adversely affects the body's tissues and form. [13] Malnutrition is a category of diseases that includes undernutrition and ...

  3. Epidemiology of malnutrition - Wikipedia

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    Another factor that contributes to malnutrition is conflict. [33] Conflict can lead to uncertainty in resources, which puts them at a higher risk of malnutrition. [33] In addition, the areas in Africa with the highest rates of malnutrition also experience poverty which impact and limit the supply of food and necessary services. [33]

  4. Undernutrition in children - Wikipedia

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    Malnutrition often results in many diseases and health concerns that require immediate medical attention. Of these side effects, there is an emphasis on addressing the increased risk of hypoglycemia, hypothermia, cardiac failure, and the likelihood of missing the presence of an infection.

  5. Human nutrition - Wikipedia

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    Therefore, malnutrition resulting in stunting can further worsen the obesity epidemic, especially in low and middle income countries. [106] This creates even new economic and social challenges for vulnerable impoverished groups. [106] Data on global and regional food supply shows that consumption rose from 2011 to 2012 in all regions.

  6. Famine - Wikipedia

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    A woman, man, and child, all dead from starvation during the Russian famine of 1921–1922. A famine is a widespread scarcity of food [1] [2] caused by several possible factors, including, but not limited to war, natural disasters, crop failure, widespread poverty, an economic catastrophe or government policies.

  7. How Warmer Weather Could Fuel a Massive Epidemic in Gaza - AOL

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    Experts warn that warmer weather, paired with rising rates of malnutrition, present a perfect opportunity for an epidemic to take hold.

  8. Epidemiological transition - Wikipedia

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    However, unreliable and seasonal food sources put communities at risk for periods of malnutrition. The Age of Receding Pandemics: Mortality progressively declines, with the rate of decline accelerating as epidemic peaks decrease in frequency. Average life expectancy increases steadily from about 30 to 50 years.

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