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High inflation means children go hungry around the world

 Published: 15:49, 12 October 2023

High inflation means children go hungry around the world

High levels of inflation and increased costs of living are contributing to worldwide hunger, according to a survey of 16 countries commissioned by the humanitarian group World Vision International.

The survey, which comes ahead of World Food Day on Monday, found that 59% of parents surveyed were very concerned about child hunger and malnutrition in their families, with 46% worried about finding the money to buy food.

It also found that 37% of parents said their children fail to receive proper nutrition each day and 21% said their children have gone hungry in the last month.

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