low weight for height.
An acute PEM stands for Protein-Energy Malnutrition. It is a potentially fatal-body depletion disorder. It is the leading cause of death in children in some developing countries
croup
croup
Acute hunger is the type of malnutrition or under nutrition which kills children. Human body needs energy and nutrients for proper body functions, if food intake is inadequate the body start burning the fats and muscle, the metabolism slows down, the immune system is weakened and kidney function is impaired. Decreased food consumption, increased energy expenditure and illness known as malnutrition. Malnutrition is associated with increased illness and death.
Undernutrition can be classified into three main categories: acute malnutrition (wasting), chronic malnutrition (stunting), and micronutrient deficiency (hidden hunger). Acute malnutrition refers to a rapid decline in weight due to a severe lack of food, chronic malnutrition arises from long-term food deprivation leading to stunted growth, and micronutrient deficiency occurs when essential vitamins and minerals are lacking in the diet.
ACute Renal Failure (ARF)
uremia
False. Croup is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.
yes
pertussis
False. Croup is not classified as an acute respiratory syndrome; rather, it is a condition characterized by inflammation of the upper airways, leading to a distinctive barking cough, stridor, and difficulty breathing. It primarily affects young children and is often caused by viral infections. Acute respiratory syndromes encompass a broader range of respiratory illnesses, which can include conditions like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)