Hunger is causing various illnesses, diseases and death. Hunger not only affects them physically, but also mentally. Many teenagers already suffering from hormonal changes are forced to struggle with harsh depression due to poverty. Many people who have battled hunger for years would go days without eating and choose to end their lives. As these children and adolescents grow, they are not getting the nutrition they need. Eating rice, salt and occasionally boiled vegetables are not enough to help their bodies stay healthy and grow. The principal secretary of the Welfare Department suggested that everyone should eat rats to satisfy the nutrition they are missing. He says it will help fight hunger. Many people are disgusted by rodents and would rather eat nothing than eat something that carries many diseases. This causes people to remain malnourished and unhealthy (Web "Preface"). Health problems that arise due to hunger and low immune system are problems that could be easily cured. Due to lack of space in hospitals, it is very difficult to eradicate these health problems. The financial situation causes poor sanitation, lack of supplies and lack of technological advancements. There are only about three hospital beds available for every ten thousand people. India ranks among the countries with the lowest availability of hospital beds in the world (Whyte 41-42,