Kwashiorkor, which seem to occur by severe malnutrition, and it primarily affects children. The most common in developing countries, which could lead to famine conditions. Many people in developed countries are aware of this disease (although they probably don't know a specific name) because with kwashiorkor often contained in reports and news stories about malnutrition in developing countries. first select disease described in the 1930s in Ghana. The word comes from kwashiorkor Assembly language that is spoken widely in many parts of Ghana. It literally means "one who had been displaced in the world," referring to the fact that this disease in children who were only are weaned off the breast milk. When the disease is not addressed immediately, it can cause. If left untreated, can lead to kwashiorkor. protein is an important aspect of Kwashiorkor, although it appears that the only reason. While breastfeeding children, they get a number of vital nutrients amino acids through the mother. While eating or in a reasonable, preserve the health of her child. Once children are weaned, a new source of these vital nutrients needed to get. Unfortunately, many people in developing countries eat heavy meals without the starch and protein sources, fresh fruits and vegetables they need. As a result, develop kwashiorkor in young children and some adults.