Hunger: Britain’s Silent, Scandalous Epidemic

April 7th, 2012

Via: Independent:

Chris is 10. He and his brother are so malnourished that their skins are pale and they have rings under their eyes. Their older brothers have such an unhealthy diet that they have lost their adult teeth. They live in the sixth-richest city in the world – London. The boys are just four among thousands of Britain’s hungry children – victims of a “silent epidemic” of malnutrition in the capital and beyond.

One Response to “Hunger: Britain’s Silent, Scandalous Epidemic”

  1. pessimistic optimist says:

    even aside from dental and oral healthcare like dentists and orthodontists, malnutrition can cause serious developmental jaw and alignment issues pre/post-natal. assuming the teeth dont just rot out.

    those age old class differences still have holding power

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