Malnutrition
Credits: The Asian Age India is currently home to 194 million undernourished people, according to the World Food Programme. That’s THRICE the entire population of France. Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function. Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. Poor diet, digestive issues, or another disease are all possible causes. Fatigue, dizziness, and weight loss are common symptoms. Malnutrition, if left untreated, can result in physical or mental disability. Child malnutrition is a chronic issue and a long-standing challenge for India’s public administration. In India, the prevalence of malnutrition and its negative effects on children is alarming. According to a UNICEF report, malnutrition is the cause of 69 percent of deaths among children under the age of five in India, with every second child suffering from some form o