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Rural-Urban Food Environment Climate Emergency Rapidly Increases Food Insecurity in Limpopo’s Vulnerable Populations
THE STATUS OF MALNUTRITION & FOOD INSECURITY IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE PHYSICAL INDICATORSPROVINCIAL TRENDSHousehold Food InsecurityPrevalence: Household food insecurity is a significant problem in Limpopo, especially in rural areas Causes: Factors contributing to food insecurity i...
THE STATUS OF MALNUTRITION & FOOD INSECURITY IN THE
LIMPOPO PROVINCE
PHYSICAL INDICATORS
PROVINCIAL TRENDS
Household Food Insecurity
Prevalence: Household food insecurity is a significant problem in Limpopo, especially in rural areas
Causes: Factors contributing to food insecurity include:
THE
impact
Food insecurity leads to malnutrition, chronic hunger, and adverse health outcomes.
Rural
Households
Vulnerable due to their reliance on subsistence farming and limited access to food markets.
Food
Purchases
Food purchases make up a significant portion of rural households’ food consumption.
Healthy
Diets
Access to and affordability of healthy diets are crucial for rural households in Limpopo.
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