Famine Flashcards
What elements does famine contain? (Famine health)
- Food shortage
- Starvation
- Excess mortality
What is the difference between famine and food crisis? (Famine health)
Famine = not enough food aid to keep starving people alive
Where does famine occur? (Famine health)
In a specific localised area
What is it not uncommon to see in areas of famine? (Famine health)
Food at markets and for exports
Why does large scale famine occur? (Famine health)
- Drought
- Rapid increase in population
- Rapid rise in the price of food
What is the definition of famine? (Famine health)
An extreme and general scarcity of food
How does drought increase the likelihood of famine? (Famine health)
Causes soil and ground water to decline in quality so flora cannot grow well
How does increase costs increase the likelihood of famine? (Famine health)
Occurs when the quality of agriculture declines which can break down the local economy
How does increased population increase the likelihood of famine? (Famine health)
A sudden influx of people e.g refugees outweighs the present resources
What are the impacts of famine? (Famine health)
- Disease
- Death
- Decreased productivity
- Raise in taxes
What are the issues associated with famine relief? (Famine health)
- Costs
- Type of food provided
- Infrastructure
- Bottle neck aid
What is famine relief? (Famine health)
Short term strategy of food distribution
