Which of the following statements about malnourishment is false?

Malnourishment is not simply a result of overpopulation; it can also stem from poverty, unequal food distribution, illness, or poor nutrition. Protein malnourishment can weaken the body’s defenses and increase susceptibility to disease, and it can occur even where food supplies are abundant if people cannot access a balanced diet. Therefore, “Malnourishment is a result of overpopulation” is the false statement.

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