People are dying of malnutrition in Gaza. How does starvation kill you?
Summary
Many people in Gaza are experiencing severe malnutrition as a result of a blockade and ongoing conflict. Health organizations report high numbers of Palestinians suffering from hunger, with many not having eaten in days. Starvation causes the body to go through stages as it struggles to survive without enough food.Key Facts
- A 9-year-old boy in Gaza is severely malnourished due to a lack of food in the region.
- The United Nations (U.N.) describes the hunger crisis in Gaza as "catastrophic."
- The World Health Organization (WHO) reports 63 deaths from malnutrition in Gaza in July alone.
- An estimated 100,000 women and children in Gaza face severe malnutrition.
- One-third of Gaza's 2.1 million residents have not eaten for several days.
- Other regions facing extreme hunger include Haiti, Mali, South Sudan, Sudan, and Yemen.
- Hunger begins when people don't consume enough calories, leading the body to rely on stored energy.
- In the early phase of starvation, the body uses carbohydrates stored in the liver for energy.
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