1. World problems
  2. Starvation

Starvation

  • Starving people
  • Death from starvation

Nature

Starvation is the state of an organism that is completely deprived of food, has an insufficient food intake, or suffers from disturbances in its assimilation of food. In man it may result from deprivation or insufficiency of food, the impairment of food intake, or specifically from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Starvation is considered complete if only water enters the organism; incomplete if food enters, but in an insufficient amount in relation to general energy output; and absolute when neither food nor water are taken in. How long life can be sustained under conditions of starvation depends upon varying factors: body weight (the greater the weight, the greater the energy reserve supply); age (children are most susceptible, the middle-aged most resistant); sex (women have a greater chance for survival); expenditure of energy (the less expenditure, the greater the endurance time); and peculiarities of each individual. The maximum length of time of starvation for man is considered to be 65-70 days (in absolute starvation, only a few days).

Incidence

Between 10 and 15 million people starve to death worldwide each year.

The FAO lists fifteen countries which need exceptional or emergency assistance to prevent starvation: Angola, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti, Jamaica, Laos, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Peru, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Vietnam.

Claim

Starvation is a critical global crisis that demands immediate attention. Millions suffer daily from hunger, leading to devastating health consequences, stunted growth in children, and increased mortality rates. This humanitarian catastrophe is not just a statistic; it reflects systemic failures in food distribution, economic inequality, and political instability. We must prioritize sustainable solutions, advocate for policy changes, and mobilize resources to eradicate starvation. Ignoring this issue is a moral failure that we cannot afford.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Counter-claim

Starvation is often exaggerated as a pressing issue, overshadowed by more critical global challenges like climate change and economic inequality. With advancements in technology and agriculture, food production is at an all-time high. The real problem lies in distribution and waste, not scarcity. Focusing on starvation diverts attention from systemic issues that require urgent solutions. Instead of fixating on hunger, we should prioritize sustainable development and equitable resource management to create a more balanced world.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Malnutrition
Presentable
Illness
Presentable

Narrower

Hunger
Presentable

Aggravates

Human death
Presentable
Dropsy
Presentable
Acidosis
Presentable
Sarcopenia
Unpresentable

Aggravated by

Famine
Excellent
Drought
Excellent
Ethnocide
Presentable
Civil war
Presentable
Anorexia nervosa
Presentable

Strategy

Fasting
Presentable
Reducing famine
Yet to rate

Value

Starvation
Yet to rate

Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero HungerSustainable Development Goal #10: Reduced Inequality

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(B) Basic universal problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Amenities » Undernourishment
  • Life » Death
  • Society » People
  • Content quality
    Excellent
     Excellent
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    B1875
    DOCID
    11218750
    D7NID
    155307
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020