Tag: Social inequalities

While it may seem counterintuitive, research has revealed a "poverty obesity paradox," where developed and developing countries often see higher obesity rates in low-income populations. This complex phenomenon is driven by a confluence of social, economic, and psychological factors that make maintaining a healthy weight significantly more challenging for those in poverty.

According to the UN Sustainable Development Group, the COVID-19 pandemic is a health and human crisis that threatened the food security and nutrition of millions of people around the world, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and creating new ones. This profound disruption raises the critical question: how did the pandemic affect food insecurity and its myriad contributing factors?