Over half of the world's hungry are Asians

Food insecurity has grown in the region due to the social and economic fallout from the pandemic, extreme weather events and political conflict, with 418 million who are undernourished, mostly in South Asia.

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When you tuck into your next meal, spare a thought for those going hungry on World Food Day across Asia today.

Asia accounts for the bulk of people who are undernourished around the world today, with 418 million people making up over half of the hungry mouths worldwide.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 16, 2021, with the headline Over half of the world's hungry are Asians. Subscribe