Food Security in Pakistan: Analyzing the Role of State in Providing Healthy Food

Authors : Hina ALİ, Fouzia YASMİN

Pages : 90-101

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Publication Date : 2019-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :it is not just the quantity of the food that offer nourishment to the human body but the hygienic and pure food keeps a person appropriate in health. The need of the day is to analyze the concerns about food safety. These are not the but the economists are concerned about the healthy food provisions. In Pakistan the governments allocate a very small amount of funds for the sector and a minor and insignificant amount is allocated to ensure the safety and hygiene of the food available for consumption. The unhygienic food consumption led to the increase in extent of diseases resulting an increase in death rates. The research endeavors to aim found the intake of unhealthy food have dual impact one is by affecting the health conditions of the individuals and the productivity level of the individuals. Furthermore, the cost of government was also estimated in provision of the healthy food to everybody. The cost of monitoring the supply of healthy food to people is a challenge to the economy. It was recommended to ensure the supply of safe and hygienic food throughout the country in the best and cost-effective approach.
Keywords : Contaminated Food, Efficiency, Growth of GDP, Health Diseases, Death Rate, Food Supply

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