Starvation's a severe reduction in vitamin, nutrient, and energy intake, and's the most extreme form of malnutrition. In humans, prolonged starvation (in excess of 1–2 months) causes permanent organ damage and, eventually, death. The term inanition refers to the symptoms and effects of starvation. According to the World Health Organization, hunger's the gravest single threat to the world's public health. The WHO also states that malnutrition's by far the biggest contributor to child morta… (More on Starvation)