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A recent perspective published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the dire consequences that could arise if the United States withdraws from the World Health Organization (WHO) and dismantles the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The authors of the study emphasize that such actions could lead to catastrophic impacts on global nutrition and health, potentially threatening millions of lives with hunger and disease.
The piece calls for an immediate reversal of these policies, stressing that collaborative global action is essential to avert widespread humanitarian crises. The potential fallout from the US's retreat from these vital health bodies could exacerbate existing challenges in food security and healthcare access, particularly in vulnerable populations around the world.
Experts warn that without strong leadership and commitment to global health initiatives, the repercussions could be felt for generations, undermining decades of progress in fighting malnutrition and disease. The authors urge policymakers to recognize the critical importance of international cooperation in safeguarding public health.
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