Opinion: Malnutrition In Conflict Zones is Rife- Here's How To Save Lives And Build Peace

Nov 30, 2018 | Michael Klosson
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Conflict has been repeatedly cited by the United Nations as a major driver of hunger in 2018. Failure to get nutritious food to children trapped in war zones has a double whammy long-term effect on a country’s development. Impaired development and poor health in children will result in lost gross domestic product when they become adults, with increased health care costs as they suffer from additional diseases.