Without access to enough safe, nutritious food people can become malnourished (not have the right balance of nutrients, e.g iron deficiency causes tiredness and can affect children's development.)
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FOOD #2
Malnourishment includes undernourishment (where people don't get enough food of any kind) Malnourishment increases the likelihood of getting diseases (one third of all under 5s globally die from diseases linked to malnourishment.
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FOOD #3
People who aren't getting enough to eat may not perform as well at school, meaning that they lack skills needed to help a country's economic development. Malnourishment can also prevent people from working, harming their personal economic well-being
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WATER #1
People need clean, safe water for drinking, cooking and washing. Without proper sanitation, water sources get polluted by raw sewage. water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid kill many people each year.
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WATER #2
Having to walk long distances to fetch clean water can also have an economic impact on people and on a country's economy, people are able to spend less time working, and children may not be able to go to school
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WATER #3
Water is needed to produce food, clothes and many other products -- it has a big impact on people's lifestyles.
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ENERGY #1
Countries need energy for industry and transport, as well as for use in homes. Electricity can allow industries to develop, creating jobs and making countries wealthier.
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ENERGY #2
The way of life in high income countries (HIC's) depends on having large, stable supply of energy. Without electricity, people may burn wood or kerosene for cooking and to provide light and heat for their homes.
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ENERGY #3
Using fuelwood can lead to local deforestation, meaning people have to walk further and further to find fuel. Kerosene stoves can release harmful fumes and may start fires. Electricity can also power pumps for wells and provide more safe water.
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Card 2
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Malnourishment includes undernourishment (where people don't get enough food of any kind) Malnourishment increases the likelihood of getting diseases (one third of all under 5s globally die from diseases linked to malnourishment.
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FOOD #2
Card 3
Front
People who aren't getting enough to eat may not perform as well at school, meaning that they lack skills needed to help a country's economic development. Malnourishment can also prevent people from working, harming their personal economic well-being
Back
Card 4
Front
People need clean, safe water for drinking, cooking and washing. Without proper sanitation, water sources get polluted by raw sewage. water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid kill many people each year.
Back
Card 5
Front
Having to walk long distances to fetch clean water can also have an economic impact on people and on a country's economy, people are able to spend less time working, and children may not be able to go to school
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