High Hidden Costs of Africa's Agriculture: Poor Diets and Worker Poverty Account for Over $600 Billion Annually
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Agriculture contributes over one-third to Africa's GDP, but hidden costs amount to $952.5 billion annually.
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Eastern Africa faces the highest losses at $264.9 billion.
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Productivity losses from unhealthy diets account for the largest hidden cost worldwide at $9.3 trillion.
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In Africa, the hidden costs of poor diets total $391 billion annually.
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The loss caused by poverty of agrifood workers accounts for nearly 30% of Africa's hidden costs at $284.8 billion.