Define famine.
Famine is a long period of time without food.
Causes of famine.
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Floods
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Droughts
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Pests
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Lack of education
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Plant diseases
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Cattle diseases
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Mudslides
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Extreme climatic instability
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Natural disasters
Effects of famine.
Famine could lead to malnutrition which is a condition caused by a lack of food. Later famine could to death.
How do people prevent famine?
Supporting farmers in food insecurity, through such measures as free or subsided fertilizers and seeds, increases food and reduces food prices. Create irrigation systems which can provide necessary water or control excessive water when needed. Use green houses or pesticide as well as animal medicine.
Where is famine?
Famine could happen anywhere but here are some most common places that suffer from famine.
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Africa
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Asia
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Europe
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Latin America
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Oceania
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China
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India
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Japan
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Middle East
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North Korea
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Vietnam
Ways people can recover from famine.
Fortifying foods such as peanut butter sachets have revolutionize emergencies. Long term recovery starts with education.
Another possible way to help cure famine
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