The hidden cost of global food: $12 trillion annually

Agricultura

The world's agri-food systems generate huge hidden costs, estimated at $12 trillion per year, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Modern diseases such as stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular disease account for 70% of this total, or more than $8 trillion, exceeding the financial impact of environmental degradation and social inequalities. • The impact of diet-related diseases The FAO report (also available at https://www.fao.org), produced

Tag-uri: Agricultura

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