Asked by Kainat Akhtar on Jun 09, 2024
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In the mid-1980s,tens of thousands of people died in Western Sudan even though three million sacks of grain to prevent famine were given to the country.The people died because:
A) Western aid workers failed to listen to the Sudanese people about their basic medical and sanitary needs
B) people lacked clean water
C) people lacked decent sanitation
D) the Sudanese people did not receive vaccinations against various diseases
E) all of these choices
Western Sudan
A geographical region of Sudan, often associated with Darfur, known for its complex social, political, and environmental challenges including conflict and displacement.
Famine
A severe shortage of food leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition, and mortality.
Sanitary Needs
Essential requirements for maintaining health and cleanliness, including access to clean water and proper waste disposal facilities.
- Understand the connection between social disparities and the availability of resources such as food.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the connection between social disparities and the availability of resources such as food.
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