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Yes, individuals with marasmus are considered to be starving. Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition caused by a significant deficiency in caloric intake, leading to extreme weight loss and muscle wasting. It typically occurs in young children who do not receive enough protein and calories, resulting in a frail appearance and lack of energy. Treatment involves providing adequate nutrition to restore health and growth.
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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
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.
How many people in the world are thought to be starving?
1.2milloin people are thought to be starving world wide.
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.
How many people are starving in Asia?
321 million people asia is actually like the most starving country besides the pacific. The pacific also has about 321 million starving. :(
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
Where do the starving people of Africa live?
ethiopa
What is the number of people starving in Haiti?
2000000
