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There has always been the stigma associated with poverty and malnutrition, but high
malnutrition
rates in MEDC’s are continually becoming more common, with a large amount of elderly over 65s, and obese people being the major contributors. While countries, previously thought to have a severe problem with obesity, are actually being effected more by obesity, for example in Africa. It's not uncommon for parents to think that obese children are healthy children, as often
undernourishment
is a sign of illness (often more likely HIV and AIDS). H
owever, the highest cases ofmalnutritionoccur in LEDC countries
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Malnutrition can be found in both Less Economically Developed Countries (LEDCs) and More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs). Factors such as poverty, lack of access to nutritious food, and limited healthcare can contribute to malnutrition in LEDCs, while issues like food insecurity, unhealthy diets, and eating disorders can lead to malnutrition in MEDCs.
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How many MEDCs are there in the world?
25
How many children die from malnutrition in the US?
Around 1 in 1,000 children in the US die from malnutrition each year. While this number is relatively low compared to other countries, it is still a significant issue that requires attention and action.
Who introduced the dual burden?
The concept of the dual burden was introduced by nutritionists who recognized that individuals in developing countries face the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition within the same population. This dual burden of malnutrition poses a challenge for public health efforts, as interventions must address both ends of the malnutrition spectrum simultaneously.
How many people die of no food every day?
Approximately 9 million people die of hunger and malnutrition-related causes every year, translating to about 24,000 deaths per day globally.
What age group is the most affected by hunger worldwide?
Children under five years old are the age group most affected by hunger worldwide, as they are especially vulnerable to malnutrition and its long-term consequences on physical and cognitive development.
How did LEDCs get into debt with MEDCs?
ledcs ask medcs for money if they need it but over time, medcs charge more and more interest and so the ledcs can't pay it back. medcs also bargain for their resources so when the ledcs are left in debt, with no control over their resources, they end up in poverty.
Is Argentina a medcs or ledcs country?
ledc
Is Somalia a medcs or ledcs country?
LEDC because it has faming in it and ...
Why are new technologies available more in MEDCs than LEDCs?
Because MEDCs have more money to spend on these technologies.
Why cities LEDCs are growing faster than cities in MEDCs?
Because LEDCs are generally weaker than MEDCS so in a general term we are to see the weak rise compared to the strong, cause you cannot get stronger.
Is the Philippines an medcs or ledcs?
MEDC becuase its more economic developed country.
Why are there more people living in LEDCs than MEDCs?
becuase of eternity life
Are MEDCs better at sport that LEDCs?
i don't know that's what im looking for lol
Examples of medcs and ledcs?
MEDCS: Australia, the UK, the USA, Switzerland, Canada, France, New Zealand, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Japan , Republic of Korea LEDCS: Bangladesh, Mali, Sudan, Peru, Fiji, Cambodia, Nigeria, Egypt, Zimbabwe
Why is it good for MEDCs to have TNC headquarters in their country?
One reason is because people are more educated in MEDCs compared to LEDCs - HQs need suffieciently educated employees to manage their money. People in LEDCs are not so well educated and so are more suited to mass production in TNCs.
Why are LEDCs exporters of raw materials?
Because in most MEDCs they have either run out of what was available or didnt have much in the first place, such as Japan.
Charities that sponsor LEDC countries?
oxfam is one of them. but there are many more that support LEDCs like child line(also support MEDCs) The Railway children(supporting children that have to beg and live at Railways) i don't know if this is a charity but it helps LEDCs; Fair Trade which is growing rapidly through many MEDCs.
