How does malnutrition cause disability? The pathways from deficiency to impairment
•
4 min read
Globally, nearly half of all deaths among children under five are linked to undernutrition. This highlights a stark reality: malnutrition can cause disability through devastating and often irreversible long-term health consequences. The issue, however, extends beyond just food scarcity, involving complex biological and social mechanisms that affect people of all ages.
