What is the term called when a region does not have enough food for a long period of time?
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According to the World Food Programme, more than 319 million people were facing acute hunger in 67 countries in 2025, with millions on the brink of catastrophic food shortages. When this severe lack of food access persists in a region over a prolonged period, it leads to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The specific term used to describe this devastating situation is 'famine'.
