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Swarns, Rachel L.

Meager Harvests in Africa Leave Millions at the Edge of Starvation. / Rachel L. Swarns. - New York Times, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 53. Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Meager Harvests in Africa Leave Millions at the Edge of Starvation, June 23, 2002; pp. 1+.

"For the first time in a decade, severe hunger is sweeping across southern Africa. The United Nations says that two years of erratic weather--alternating droughts and floods--coupled with mismanagement of food supplies have left seven million people in six countries at risk of starvation." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article examines the factors that have contributed to the severe famine in southern Africa.

1522-323X;


Famines--Africa.
Food supply--Africa.
Hunger.
Starvation.


Malawi--Politics and government.
Southern Africa.

AC1.S5

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