Hunger times: British scientists determine how childhood malnutrition affects adult life

Approximately 700 million people suffered from hunger worldwide in 2024. Despite steadily improving figures, about 6.5% of the global population regularly did not have enough to eat. The issue of childhood hunger still remains acute. As of last year, the number of malnourished children under the age of five was around 144 million, contributing to long-term health problems in adulthood.