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This chapter focuses on severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) — now called severe acute malnutrition (SAM) — in children. It explains the cause and signs of the three type of PEM: marasmus, kwashiorkor, and marasmic kwashiorkor. It discusses the dangers of PEM, management of severe malnutrition in children, medical treatment, phases of recovery, and monitoring recovery. Note that there are now new guidelines on the management of SAM.
Keywords: marasmus; kwashiornor; malnutrition; children's health; nutrition
Chapter. 11279 words. Illustrated.
Subjects: Public Health and Epidemiology
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