How Does Poverty Cause Food Insecurity? A Vicious Cycle Explained
                                
                                
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                                Over 648 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $2.15 a day, which makes it impossible to afford basic needs like nutritious food. This statistic underscores how poverty causes food insecurity by limiting the financial means to access adequate sustenance.