Food & Agriculture Organisations of the United Nations – Forests for human health and well-being

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Forests provide, directly or indirectly, important health benefits for all people. Forest employment and income enable people to purchase food to ensure healthy and diversified diets throughout the year. Woodfuel from forests, by offering the means for food processing, cooking and sterilizing water, directly contributes to decreasing food-and waterborne diseases.