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They are nutrient deficiency diseases. They are common in north East Africa.
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What is the difference between kwashiorkar and marasmus?
Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories. A child with marasmus looks emaciated and body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1 whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition with controversial causes, but it is commonly believed to be caused by insufficient protein intake. It usually affects children aged 1-4 years, although it also occurs in older children and adults.
Marasmus describes what form of malnutrition?
Marasmus-- Severe malnutritution in children caused by a diet lacking in calories as well as protein. Marasmus may also be caused by disease and parasitic infection.
What is the diseases caused by the deficency of proteins?
malnutrition
Marasmus disease is caused due to the deficiency of?
mainly Protein
What disease causes pot belly?
I would say malnutrition causes a pot belly.
What is the difference between kwashiorkar and marasmus?
Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories. A child with marasmus looks emaciated and body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1 whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition with controversial causes, but it is commonly believed to be caused by insufficient protein intake. It usually affects children aged 1-4 years, although it also occurs in older children and adults.
What name is calorie-deficiency disease known as?
marasmus
Marasmus usually is associated with a deficiency of?
Marasmus is caused by the deficiency of protein
What is kwashiorkar?
Kwashiorkor is a form of malnutrition that occurs when there is not enough protein in the diet.
When was Marasmus - album - created?
Marasmus - album - was created on 2007-03-09.
Why does marasmus occur?
Marasmus occurs because not everyone in the world has access to enough food. Marasmus is a malnutrition caused by not getting enough nutrients and proteins in your diet.
Marasmus describes what form of malnutrition?
Marasmus-- Severe malnutritution in children caused by a diet lacking in calories as well as protein. Marasmus may also be caused by disease and parasitic infection.
What are symptoms of marasmus?
Marasmus is a severe type of malnutrition. When a person has this there is a chronic wasting way of fats, muscle and tissue. General symptoms of marasmus are rapid weight loss, frequent diarrhea, fatigue and dizziness.
Who is most likely to get marasmus?
what are the age groups most affected with marasmus? The answer is 40-50
What kind of disease is marasmus?
Marasmus is a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. Other PEMs include kwashiorkor and cachexia. A child with marasmus looks emaciated and body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height. Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1 whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. Marasmus is caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein and calories http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marasmus
Which disease symptoms is a wizened appearance?
MARASMUS
What disease is caused by a lack of proper diet?
Marasmus
