THE STATE OF FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN THE WORLD
1. Context
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report was released recently with the theme “Urbanisation, agrifood systems transformation, and healthy diets across the rural-urban continuum”. ~2.4 billion individuals did not have consistent access to nutritious, safe, and sufficient food in 2022
2. About The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
"The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" is an annual report published by several United Nations agencies, including the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the World Health Organization (WHO). The report provides a comprehensive assessment of global food security, hunger, and malnutrition trends
This report provides an update on global progress towards the targets of ending hunger (SDG Target 2.1) and all forms of malnutrition (SDG Target 2.2) and estimates on the number of people who are unable to afford a healthy diet
3. Key findings of the reports
- The prevalence of undernourishment in the total population has decreased from 21.4 per cent (2004-06) to 16.6 per cent (2020-22)
- The prevalence of wasting in children (<5 years) in 2022 is 18.7 per cent
- The prevalence of stunting in children (<5 years) has decreased from 41.6 per cent (2012) to 31.7 per cent (2022)
- The prevalence of overweight in children (<5 years) has increased from 2.2 per cent (2012) to 2.8 per cent (2022).
- The prevalence of obesity in adults has increased from 3.1 per cent (2012) to 3.9 per cent (2016)
- The prevalence of anemia in women (15-49 years) has decreased from 53.2 per cent (2012) to 53.0 per cent (2019)
- The prevalence of low birth weight has decreased from 29.5 per cent (2012) to 27.4 per cent (2020)
4. Way forward
The "State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World" report serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and organizations working to address food insecurity and malnutrition globally. It helps in tracking progress, identifying challenges, and formulating evidence-based strategies to achieve food security and improved nutrition for all
Source: indianexpress
