The Science Behind Hunger: What Happens When You Are Hungry for a Long Time?
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According to the World Health Organization, hunger and malnutrition are the single gravest threat to global public health, particularly affecting children. This prolonged state of food deprivation, or starvation, triggers a cascade of physiological and psychological changes as the body enters survival mode. So, **what happens when you are hungry for a long time** and what are the serious consequences?
