Starvation-related population decline

Definition

A starvation-related population decline refers to a significant decrease in the number of people in a particular region caused by widespread hunger and malnutrition. It occurs when the available food supply is insufficient to meet the needs of the population, leading to increased mortality rates.

Related terms

Famine: A famine is an extreme scarcity of food in a region that causes widespread hunger, malnutrition, and death.

Malnutrition: Malnutrition refers to an inadequate or unbalanced diet that lacks essential nutrients needed for proper growth, development, and overall health.

Mortality rate: Mortality rate represents the number of deaths occurring in a specific population over a given period of time. It is often expressed as deaths per thousand individuals per year.