malnourishment

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Malnourishment and hunger were big problems even before Russia invaded Ukraine in February and cut off Europe’s breadbasket from its markets, sparking a flurry of dire warnings about the world’s food supplies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022

Malnourishment is related to consumption patterns of calories and nutrients, rather than food production.

From Nature • Apr. 25, 2017

Malnourishment affects the immune system and makes children far more likely to fall ill.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2016

Malnourishment, dehydration and the frigid ocean spray had sapped them.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2015

Malnourishment, miserable health conditions and a lack of opportunity haunt hundreds of millions of poor.

From Time • May 29, 2014