The document discusses malnutrition as a prevalent issue in both Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. It presents statistics showing that in 2007, 3 billion people suffered from malnutrition globally, with 13.9% of children in Southern Africa being underweight and 25% stunted. Only 39% of American adults are at a healthy weight. The document examines whether economic inequality is linked to malnutrition and explores health issues related to undernutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa and overnutrition in the United States. It analyzes access to healthcare based on income and economic class in both regions.

1. Malnutrition : A Prevalent Epidemic throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States By Yvonne Plascencia

3. Is economic inequality linked to malnutrition? Yes.

7. Undernourishment in Sub-Saharan Africa

8. Overnutrition in the United States

9. Results

12. Sub-Saharan Africa

13. The United States