undernourishment

Example Sentences

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But clothing that's too loose or a watchstrap that floats on the wrist are all warning signs of undernourishment.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

The world average for undernourishment is 9.2%, while in the Pacific islands of Oceania, excluding Australia and New Zealand, it was nearly 21%, or more than one in five people.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Though undernourishment can have political causes, it is often tied to climate factors such as droughts and floods that damage crops.

From Scientific American • Oct. 24, 2023

After decades of steady decline, the prevalence of undernourishment around the world has been increasing over the last several years, driven by factors including conflict, economic insecurity, and weather shocks related to climate change.

From Slate • Oct. 9, 2020

Their bright eyes and red cheeks spoke of anything but undernourishment, and it must take a large pot to hold enough to satisfy that family!

From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert