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Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency, leading to weight loss, muscle wasting, and overall weakness. It causes a visible emaciation of the body due to inadequate intake of both calories and protein. Other features may include stunted growth, weakened immune system, and developmental delays in children.

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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.


Are there any different characteristics regarding Marasmus and Kwashiorkor?

Marasmus is a condition involving both severe protein deficiency and markedly inadequate intake of calories. Kwashiorkor is a condition involving severe protein deficiency, but in the context of sufficient or only mildly deficient intake of carbohydrates and calories, overall.


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


What are visible characteristics?

Visible characteristics are characteristics that are visible. Haha no but they are your outside features.


What are the characteristics of geography?

Physical characteristics in geography are natural features such as mountains and rivers. The opposite of Physical characteristics is Cultural/Human characteristics, which are man-made features such as buildings, houses, parks etc.


Which disease symptoms is a wizened appearance?

MARASMUS


What is the name for physical features?

Characteristics.