What percentage of Indians are unable to afford a healthy diet according to the FAO Report
According to the FAO Report, what is the percentage of Indians who are unable to afford a healthy diet?
According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Report, a significant number of Indians are unable to afford a healthy diet. The exact percentage varies, but based on different studies and reports, we can summarize the statistics as follows:
- According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) in 2015-16, around 38% of Indian households have inadequate access to a healthy diet.
- A study published in The Lancet estimated that nearly 50% of Indian women of reproductive age suffer from anemia, indicating a lack of proper nutrition.
- The Global Hunger Index of 2020 ranked India 94th out of 107 countries, reflecting the high levels of malnutrition and hunger in the country.
- According to the Global Food Security Index of 2020, India ranks 74th out of 113 countries in terms of affordability of food, indicating that a significant portion of the population faces challenges in accessing a healthy diet.
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