Hunger and Poverty Could Rise as World Population Reaches Seven
Billion Listen: HIV/AIDS in Uganda and St. Francis Health Care
Services Washington, DC, October 28, 2011 The world’s population
is expected to climb to 7 billion at the end of October,
according to a United Nations report. The expected growth has
increased concern that the number of hungry and poor people
around the world will rise. With the continued increase in grain
and global food prices, now is the time for the world to begin
making investments in small holder farmers and nutrition
improvements for women and children,” said Asma Lateef, director
of Bread for the World Institute. “Making these small
investments will yield great results. Small farmers will be able
to produce more food and healthier women and children will help
contribute to stronger global economies.” As the world
population rises, much of the focus should be on developing
countries, as that is where the need is greatest. Currently: -
60 percent of the world’s population live