Hunger: The Most Serious Problem Of World Hunger In The World

Have you ever thought about what it’s like to not have food or what it’s like to be hungry? We may think that most of us do not have to worry about being hungry every day, but in reality there are billions of people who are hungry. It is sad to think about all of those people who don’t make it through the night because of hunger. Some don’t have the energy to talk nor walk. What does hunger really mean? Hunger is a term which has four meanings according to the Oxford English Dictionary (1971). First, the uneasy or painful sensation caused by want of food; craving appetite. Also the exhausted condition caused by want of food. Secondly, the want or scarcity of food in a country. Lastly, a strong desire or craving. World hunger is one of the most serious problems today. The vast majority of the world 's hungry people live in developing countries, where 12.9 percent of the population is undernourished. Hunger kills more lives every year than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined (WFP.org), making world huger the number one health risk.
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The effects of malnutrition include a range of problems such as being dangerously thin, being too short for one’s age, infrequent amounts of vitamins and many vital mineral and being too fat for one’s age. Malnutrition can be measured by three categories. Firstly, wasting is an indicator of serious malnutrition that reflects a recent and severe process that has led to substantial weight loss. This is usually the result of starvation or disease. Secondly, stunting is an indicator of enduring malnutrition that reflects the long-term nutritional situation of a population. It is calculated by comparing the height-for-age of a child with a reference population of well-nourished and healthy children. Lastly, underweight is measured by comparing the weight-for-age of a child with a reference population of well-nourished and healthy children