Global distribution of resouces

• A resource is just something that we use - food, water and energy
• Resources, such as food, water and energy, are needed for basic human development
• Access to these 3 resources affects the economic and social well being of people and countries
• Food

  • When people can't access enough safe, nutritious food, they cant eat the right balance of nutrients. This can cause malnourishment
  • Malnourishment can limit children's development (eg by causing iron deficiency) - it will also increase the risk of getting ill
• Water

  • people need clean, safe water for drinking, cooking and washing
  • without proper sanitation, water sources get polluted by raw sewage
  • water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid kill many people each year
  • water is needed to produce food, clothes and, any other products so it has a big impact on peoples lifestyles