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“Close to a billion people - one-eighth of the world's population - still live in hunger. Each year 2 million children die through malnutrition. This is happening at a time when doctors in Britain are warning of the spread of obesity. We are eating too much while others starve.” quote by Jonathan Sacks
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“Close to a billion people - one-eighth of the world's population - still live in hunger. Each year 2 million children die through malnutrition. This is happening at a time when doctors in Britain are warning of the spread of obesity. We are eating too much while others starve.”

Jonathan Sacks

About This Quote

Source Speech: Global Hunger Forum, 2019

Mass hunger coexists with obesity, highlighting stark global inequality.

In simple terms: Hunger and obesity coexist, showing inequality.

Key Takeaway

Address both scarcity and excess.

Themes

hunger obesity inequality global health

Mood

concerned urgent hopeful

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • food aid programs
  • nutrition education
  • policy reform

Key Concepts

public health social justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies balance food distribution?
  • What policies reduce both hunger and obesity?
A Different Perspective

Complex solutions are needed beyond simple charity.

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