Researchers warn of hunger-induced high mortality in Africa (Guardian – Nigeria)

Guardian Nigeria published an article on how scientists have warned that hunger and malnutrition would trigger a higher rate of premature mortality around the world, especially in Africa, as climate change, conflicts, and other factors threaten food production. The researchers, however, said effective policies and appropriate actions could help avert the additional burden. An IFPRI, USDA-ARS, and RTI study projects that global chronic and hidden hunger would increase the overall years of life lost due to premature mortality and years lived with disability, also known as Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), globally by over 30 million by 2050 relative to 2010. Senior Scientist Timothy Sulser said, “Improvements in food systems can significantly decrease hunger, but our projections show that population growth will outpace those improvements at current investment levels, especially in Africa south of the Sahara,”