Soil stores nutrients and supplies them to crops, providing us with healthy, nutritious food (SDG2). The effects of nutrient deficiencies (including micro-nutrients, also known as ‘hidden hunger’) results in child mortality, stunting, brain deficiencies, wasting and underweight through malnutrition.while soil bacteria and fungi are the main sources of several types of medications (especially antibiotics) and even boost mental health.
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Effectiveness of Agronomic Biofortification Strategy in Fighting against Hidden Hunger
Journal Article (2023)
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Soil health and its relationship with food security and human health to meet the sustainable development goals in India
Journal Article (2022)
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Mapping micronutrients in grain and soil unearths hidden hunger in Africa
Journal Article (2021)
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Soil Health and Nutrient Density: Beyond Organic vs. Conventional Farming
Journal Article (2021)
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Better soils for healthier lives? An econometric assessment of the link between soil nutrients and malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa
Journal Article (2019)
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How to Get High on Soil
Blog (2012)
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The natural history of antibiotics
Journal Article (2009)
SOIL+ SDGs is an initiative of the CA4SH Engagement Working Group
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