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Effects of food shortages in third world countries include;loss of life due to famine e.g. in Ethiopia and Nigeriaincreased human suffering i.e children born of malnourished mother are weak.construct wars and clashes between communities over food.Has led to refugee problems as some people have been made to free to neighboring countries in search of food.Increase in poverty levels .There is bound to be a general increase in poverty among the masses.Economics decline-countries that face food shortages will in turn experience economic decline.
Ways poor transport network hinders industrialization in the third world countries are;Causes delay in the marketing of goods.Causes delays in supplying industrial raw materials.Brings about high transport costsCauses delays in movement of workers to industries.
Ways in which people in developing countries are affected by food shortages include;It has led to death of hundreds of people.It has caused migration of people affected by food shortages.It has led to social problems like theft and raids.Increased suffering as people are weak and children are malnourishedIt affects agricultural based industries
Ways poor transport systems contributed to food shortage in Africa are;Have led to high transport costs leading to high prices of foods.Have led to poor distribution of food.Have led to delays in the transportation of food leading to waste and loses.Demoralize/discourages farmers and this leads to low agricultural productionsIt undermines the effectiveness of agricultural extension officersAgricultural inputs do not reach the farm leading to low yields.
Problems created by decline of population in developed countries are;Underutilization of public utilities such as schools/health facilities.It leads to slow development of a country's economy.Inadequate manpower causing shortage of labour.High dependency ratio due to large number of elderly population.