There are links between the environment, nutrition and health that must be seen from a human rights perspective. Proper nutrition and health are fundamental human rights. The right to life is a fundamental right in our constitution. As a deteriorating environment shortens life-spans, this effect has an impact on our fundamental constitutional right.
Poverty, hunger, malnutrition and poorly-managed environments together affect health and weaken the socioeconomic development of a country. Nearly 30 % of humanity, especially those in developing countries are affected by this problem. A human rights approach is needed to appreciate and support millions of people left behind in the 20th century’s health revolution.
Poverty, hunger, malnutrition and poorly-managed environments together affect health and weaken the socioeconomic development of a country. Nearly 30 % of humanity, especially those in developing countries are affected by this problem. A human rights approach is needed to appreciate and support millions of people left behind in the 20th century’s health revolution.
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