undernourishment
Example Sentences
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“Their undernourishment is causing them all these medical issues, heart issues,” DeCaro said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In contrast, 50% of the hidden costs of food in low-income countries are social costs that stem from poverty and undernourishment.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2024
The prevalence of undernourishment as measured by the U.N. agencies was 9.1% in 2021, better than the 14.3% in 2000 but up slightly from 2020.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2023
A recent report found that the pandemic caused an immediate spike in undernourishment both globally and regionally in 2020, primarily related to people losing their jobs or experiencing a reduction in work hours amid lockdowns.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 17, 2022
It is true, however, that among these children one sees few signs of undernourishment or famine, and in general throughout the city the children seem much better nourished than the adult population.
From The Bullitt Mission to Russia by Bullitt, William C. (William Christian)
