International Journal of Technology
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 2

Impact of food and health in 21st century era: A global economic crises

  • Author:
  • Priya Sharma1,*, Archana Kumari2,**, Shivali3,***, Versha Sharma4,****
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Published Online: May 8, 2025
  • Page Number: 111 to 114

1Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy & Emerging Sciences, Baddi University, Baddi, District- Solan, H.P., India

2Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy & Emerging Sciences, Baddi University, Baddi, District- Solan, H.P., India

3Assistant Professor, Gautam College of Pharmacy, District- Hamirpur, H.P., India

4Assistant Professor, Himachal Pharmacy College, Nalagarh, District- Solan, H.P., India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: bhpriya02@gmail.com

**chaudharyarchna1999@gmail.com

***shivalirana86@gmail.com

****sharmaversha1997@gmail.com

Online published on 8 May, 2025.

Abstract

Global economic crises have a significant influence on how food and health are related in the twenty -first century, as they increase food poverty and health inequities. Rising food prices and supply chain disruptions, often caused by economic downturns, lead to increased incidence of malnutrition and diet-related problems. Access to nutrient-dense food declines. Economic instability increases the likelihood of hardship by limiting vulnerable populations’ access to food and healthcare, particularly for those residing in low-income areas. It aggravates mental health issues, chronic health issues, and overworked healthcare systems. As a result of decreased investment in sustainable agricultural techniques brought on by climate change, people’s ability to withstand shocks in the future is weakened. In the face of ongoing economic turbulence, a healthier population and a more resilient food system necessitate successful policy initiatives and international cooperation. Food, health, and global crises are all closely related issues with wide-ranging effects. A growing number of food crises are being caused by a number of overlapping, annual factors that contribute to famine. The interplay of economic shocks, conflict, and the consequences of the climate catastrophe must be taken into account in order to fully comprehend the scope of the problem. Hunger, non-communicable illnesses, and pandemics are interconnected problems that exacerbate poverty and economic inequality, particularly in emerging nations.

Keywords

Global economy, Health crises, Developing nations, Environmental impact, Pandemics, Economic instability