In India food availability slid to alarming levels; malnutrition among children is starkly bad

The 2024 Global Hunger Index reveals serious health issues in India, ranking 105th with 13.7% of the population undernourished and high child malnutrition rates. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s report links child malnutrition to climate change, predicting worsening conditions by 2050. At the same time, obesity is rising, with higher rates in urban areas. Climate change worsens food security, contributing to both malnutrition and obesity. These health challenges threaten economic stability, with lost productivity and work hours due to poor nutrition and heat exposure. Urgent action is needed to address these issues for a healthier future.

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