3rd International Conference on Global Food Security: Global Challenges, Local Solutions and Connected Pathways
Malnutrition, including over- and under-nutrition and micro-nutrient deficiencies, is the top contributor to the global disease burden. Globally, 800 million people are under-nourished, 2 billion are overweight or obese and 2 billion are micronutrient deficient.
The vast majority of the world’s hungry live in developing countries. Southern Asia faces the greatest hunger burden, with about 281 million undernourished people. In sub-Saharan Africa, the current rate of undernourishment is currently around 23 per cent. Despite decreasing under-nutrition, levels remain unacceptably high.
03/12/2017 - 06/12/2017
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Year: 2017
Country/ies: South Africa
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Event
Full text available at: http://www.globalfoodsecurityconference.com/
Content language: English