What are the long-term effects of famine?
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    5 min read                                
                            
                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 45% of deaths in children under five are linked to malnutrition, highlighting the devastating short-term impact. However, the shadow of food scarcity lingers for decades, with profound and lasting effects on human health, psychology, and socioeconomic well-being that extend far beyond the immediate crisis. Understanding what the long-term effects of famine are is crucial for effective recovery and prevention.