Causes And Effects of Hunger

Climate Change

Climate Change

• Too much or too little rain can destroy harvests

• 100 million are estimated to go hungry in the next decade

Poverty

• Unable to afford food

Poverty

Food Shortages

• Across Africa there are hungry seasons

• Forces families to wait until next harvest to get food

Food Shortages

Food Waste

Food Waste

• 1/3 of all food produce is never consumed

• Those in need are not able to receive the food that is available

War and Conflict

War and Conflict

• Forces farmers to leave their fields

• This results in crop failure

• Imported food is not avaiable or even affordable for many people

• This has left 6 million people hungry in South Sudan

Brain

Brain

• The brain needs the right nutrients to grow healthy

• Children's brains can be damaged forever without the proper vitamins and nutrients

• Can make it harder to focus and concentrate

Immune System

Immune System

• Weakened due to lack of nutrients

• This is why developing countries struggle with diseases

• Increased chance of

infection

Other Health Issues

Other Health Issues

• Gums and teeth can be damaged
• Organ failures
• Heart attack and stroke
• Physical weakness
• Aches and pain

Sources

Research

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www.thefoodbank.ca/.

What Causes Hunger

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