Nowadays, millions of people suffer from famine, especially in Africa. famine has become more serious because it produced diverse social problems. This essay looks at the causes of famine and suggests some solutions to solve famine.
There are many causes of famine. Overpopulation is one of the most significant causes. It has led to food crisis. Although the demand for food has increased as a result of a growth the number of people in Africa, the supply of food is insufficient to the demand. As well as it is a cause of malnutrition which make people thin and weak and children do not develop properly. The second cause is a war from their land. A war devastate arable land is not only force people do not cultivate food, but also they cannot be provided with potable water. Therefore, it causes people suffer from diseases liked with hygiene, such as cholera and enteric fever easily and they finally die of the diseases.
On the other hand, there are some of solutions to solve a famine. First of all, some advanced countries, such as Europe and the United States should support developing countries for famine relief. In particular, these nations which are wealthy in money have to supply with sufficient food and medical services in famine regions. It will be also a important way to construct systems of irrigation to offer famine sufferers potable water. Another solution of relief aids them in famine countries in person. For example, it may be the best way to be volunteers, especially doctors who can cure some of the diseases related with famine. In conclusion, a vicious cycle of famine is still remained on difficult problem to solve in worldwide although there are some of possible solutions. However, if every people consider about famine and try to help famine sufferers, a famine will be disappeared in the world. |