Yettybenny/Food-Insecurity-in-West-Africa

# FOOD INSECURITY IN WEST AFRICA --- # PROJECT OVERVIEW - Addressing food insecurity and malnutrition is crucial for improving health outcomes and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), particularly in West Africa. ## Introduction --- Food insecurity refers to limited access to food, at the level of individuals or households, due to a lack of money or other resources - Malnutrition, encompassing undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, is a pressing issue with significant implications for individuals and communities in the region - As we strive to achieve Zero Hunger in West Africa, it's essential to recognize the interconnectedness of the Sustainable Development Goals and the urgency of addressing food insecurity and malnutrition ## Dataset Metrics --- - Malnutrition (stunting, wasting, severe wasting, overweight,and underweight) in children in West African Countries - Malnutrition by country income classification - Malnutrition by LLDC and SIDS - Malnutrition by country population ### Abbreviations - LLDC: Landlocked Developing Country - SIDS: Small Island Developing States ## Tools --- - Power BI - D.A.X ## Methodology --- - Data Source - Data Processing - Data Visualization ## Data Source --- The dataset utilized for this analysis was obtained from a combination of reputable sources, including the Journal of Medical Ethics (JME) database, World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the World Bank. These organizations are renowned for their contributions to global health research, policy development, and data collection, ensuring the reliability and credibility of the dataset. [Download here] - (jme.database) - (who.int) - (unicef.org) - (worldbank.org) ## Discussion --- - Analysis shows that malnutrition has a great impact on children in West Africa. - Although there is a steady decline of malnutrition over the years, there is still amarked difference betwee …