Chronic & transitory food insecurity Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Chronic food insecurity
A
- a persistent lack of access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food, leading to inadequate dietary needs and a diminished ability to maintain an active and healthy life
- long-term
2
Q
Transitory
A
- a temporary decline in a household’s access to adequate food, often due to external shocks or short-term disruptions in food production or distribution systems
- temporary
3
Q
Chronic social factors
A
- lack of qualifications
- poor healthcare
- poor education systems
- poor housing
4
Q
Chronic economic factors
A
- lack of money
- low-paid jobs
- growing unemployment
5
Q
Chronic political factors
A
- long-term war/ conflict
- corruption e.g. Africa communism
6
Q
Chronic environmental factors
A
- land
- soil type
- climate
- rainfall
7
Q
Transitory social factors
A
- illness
- being fired from jobs
8
Q
Transitory economic factors
A
- tax changes
- inflation
- strikes –> risk of jobs lost
- exchange rate
9
Q
Transitory political factors
A
- instability
- change of govs.
- riots
10
Q
Transitory environmental factors
A
- storm
- drought
- hurricanes
- desertification
