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More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from nutrient deficiencies, most of them in the Global South, Deutsche Welle reported on 10 November 2026. Deutsche Welle reported that malnutrition often goes unnoticed because its symptoms can resemble other conditions and may not appear until health has already been seriously affected. The outlet said the health consequences can be devastating, and it framed the problem as a global health concern requiring greater attention.