Abstract
Background: Malnutrition is faulty and bad nutrition. It is a silent invisible emergency that can be easilyprevented and managed. High prevalence rates of malnutrition were reported in Iraq since 1996 but startedto decline after the change in regimen in 2003.Objective: To demonstrate the negative effects of conflicts (wars, widespread violence …etc.) on childrengrowth.Materials and Method: A review of data was done from MICS reports from 1996 till 2018. Under 5 yearsmalnutrition trends were graphically presented.Results: All malnutrition indicators rates (stunting, wasting, and underweight) in both their moderate andsevere forms for under five years children were presented in graphs including north middle, and southregions of Iraq.Conclusions: Peace is an essential element in preventing malnutrition. Wars and social strife are the mainfactors that precipitate it. Low prevalence rates of malnutrition reflect good health.
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