starvation

这些人正死于饥饿。

These people are dying of ___starvation.

长期干旱导致该地区普遍饥饿。

The prolonged drought led to widespread ___starvation in the area.

在经历多年干旱之后，该地区正处在饿死的边缘。

The region is on the brink of ___starvation after years of drought.