New generation of Iraqi girls shorter and lesser in size.

A study made by the General Union of Iraqi Women showed that more than 43% of girls aged 10 - 14 are hit by a growth retardation due to the lack of nutrition, which means the appearance of a new generation of the Iraqi girls who are shorter and smaller in size.

The study showed that malnutrition spreads to all age categories between 10 and 60 years and is very obvious among girls of 10 to 14 years.