Marasmus (The "Drying Up" Disease) Content:
Malnutrition and infection are intrinsically linked. PEM impairs immune function, leading to frequent infections (such as diarrhea and respiratory tract infections), which in turn exacerbate nutrient malabsorption and anorexia, worsening the malnutrition status. 2. Etiology and Risk Factors Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt
Severe, chronic deficiency of both calories and protein. Marasmus (The "Drying Up" Disease) Content: Malnutrition and
This system integrates the presence or absence of nutritional edema: Weight-for-Age (%) With Edema Without Edema Kwashiorkor Undernutrition < 60% Marasmic-Kwashiorkor WHO Classification (Z-Scores) Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt
Acute illness or injury causing abrupt stoppage of food intake. 4. Clinical Features & Diagnosis (PPT Slide 6-7)