Pakistan might face national food insecurity by 2030 unless it implements agri-biotech applications across the country.
Antiretroviral Therapy Reduces Food Insecurity
Contributing to the disruption of a lethal syndemic, starting HIV-infected patients are treated with antiretroviral therapy which reduces food insecurity and improves physical health.
Contributing to the disruption of a lethal syndemic, starting HIV-infected patients are treated with antiretroviral therapy which reduces food insecurity and improves physical health.
Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleequr Rahman chaired the launch ceremony, whereas Pakistan Academy of Sciences General Secretary Prof Dr Anwar Nasim, Dr Clive James, the author of ISAAA Brief 44, Prof Dr Kausar Adullah Malik, GCU Institute of Industrial Biotechnology Director Prof Dr Ikramul Haq, faculty members and students were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony at the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, General Secretary Professor Dr. Anwar Nasim said if biotechnological advancements were not used for meeting the challenges, a major national crisis was expected, which might lead to food-related riots in the country in near future, the report said.
Food Insecurity Leads To Psychological Distress In New Zealand
Even a relatively advanced New Zealand seems to be plagued by growing food insecurity. Such a situation inevitably leads to elevated levels of psychological distress.
Even a relatively advanced New Zealand seems to be plagued by growing food insecurity. Such a situation inevitably leads to elevated levels of psychological distress.
National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Director Prof Dr Sohail Hameed emphasised the need for application of available biotechnological innovations and developing national capacity in this critically important field of agri-biotechnology, the report added.
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Children From Low-Income Families Overweight Due To Household Food Insecurity
Household food insecurity may be making children from low-income families overweight, according to a study.
Household food insecurity may be making children from low-income families overweight, according to a study.
In Adolescents, Food Insecurity Predicts Mental Health Problems
A study found that adolescents who experienced food insecurity in the past year have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than adolescents whose families have reliable access to food.
A study found that adolescents who experienced food insecurity in the past year have a higher prevalence of mental disorders than adolescents whose families have reliable access to food.
