The pandemic has set in place another killer (Down to Earth)

Down to Earth published an article on how poverty has increased across the world, more in developing and emerging economies. But, as Sukru’s experience explains, food insecurity is getting more pronounced. And to adapt to such a situation, millions of already poor and malnourished people are further compromising on the quality of food. According to IFPRI’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report, “The impacts of rising poverty and reduced livelihoods are reflected clearly in rising levels of food insecurity and decreasing diet quality.” Marie Ruel, division director of Poverty Health and Nutrition states, “Widespread food insecurity and a shift toward consumption of low-quality diets could, in turn, have devastating consequences for health and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries, especially among women of reproductive age and young children.” Republished in Daily Chhattisgarh.