Concept information
Preferred term
marasmus
Definition
- Malnutrition is an imbalance between the body's supply and demand of nutrients that affects function or growth. Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a potentially fatal condition prevalent in developing countries. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Marasmus]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/marasmus
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