How many levels of starvation are there? Understanding the Body's Stages
                                
                                
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                                The World Health Organization reports that malnutrition is a primary contributor to child mortality, often leading to severe undernutrition and starvation. This complex biological process, however, unfolds in a series of distinct metabolic and physical stages as the body fights for survival.