Health and Nutrition
Tackling issues in human wellbeing: physical and psychological health; and ensuring sufficient nutritious food and clean water
Why it matters
Why it matters
- More than five million children die before their fifth birthday each year, nearly half because of poor nutrition.
- Globally, one in nine people is undernourished - 815 million.
- The World Economic Forum considers water scarcity one of mankind's biggest risks.
- It already affects more than 40% of people and is projected to rise.
- Almost 1,000 children die every day from water and sanitation-related diseases.
Global Visionaries focused on Health and Nutrition:
Global Visionaries focused on Health and Nutrition:
This theme includes the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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Health and Nutrition Updates:
Health and Nutrition Updates: