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Yes, older adults can develop marasmus if they experience severe malnutrition, typically due to factors like chronic illness, poverty, or limited access to food. Marasmus is a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition that can affect individuals of any age if they do not consume enough nutrients for an extended period.

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