Examples of Starvation in the following topics:
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- Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy, nutrient, and vitamin intake.
- Prolonged starvation can cause permanent organ damage and, untreated, leads to death.
- Vitamin deficiency, diarrhea, skin rashes, edema, and heart failure are also common results of starvation.
- In a state of starvation, other motivators—such as the desire for sleep, sex, and social activities— decrease.
- Individuals suffering from starvation may experience irritability, lethargy, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and more apathy over time.
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- In the developing world, where access to food is often compromised, malnutrition often manifests as hunger, starvation, and malnourishment.