undernourishment

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Vitamin RDAs were developed out of historical concerns with undernourishment and meeting minimum needs.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2024

The share of people in the region suffering from such undernourishment fell to 8.4% in 2022 from 8.8% the year before.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 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

After decades of steady decline, the prevalence of undernourishment around the world has been increasing over the last several years, driven by factors including conflict, economic insecurity, and weather shocks related to climate change.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2020

Especially does undernourishment weaken the health of the proletariat and thus hinder even the limited educational work of the primary school.

From The Future Belongs to the People by Liebknecht, Karl Paul August Friedrich