Lack of access to nutritious food, poverty, or improper weaning practices.
Protein-Energy Malnutrition is a systemic disease caused by a mismatch between nutrient supply and the body's metabolic demands. It primarily affects infants and young children, though it can manifest in adults with chronic illnesses or eating disorders.
Note: Marasmic-Kwashiorkor = features of both + edema Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt
: Results primarily from an inadequate protein intake relative to calorie intake, often occurring after abrupt weaning. It is distinguished by the presence of edema (swelling). Marasmic-Kwashiorkor
The village gathered beneath the banyan tree. Meera proposed small, practical steps: diversify meals with lentils, eggs, green leaves, and groundnuts; feed young children more frequently and with richer food; keep water clean; bring sick children early to the clinic for treatment. She asked the fisherfolk to save a few smaller fish for the young families and suggested the women start a tiny garden of moringa and beans near the water pump. Lack of access to nutritious food, poverty, or
Routine broad-spectrum antibiotics are mandatory, as infections are often clinically silent in PEM.
Heavily concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and parts of Latin America. Note: Marasmic-Kwashiorkor = features of both + edema
PEM remains a major global health challenge, disproportionately affecting children in resource-limited regions.
Do use standard IV fluids unless the child is in shock. Use ReSoMal (Rehydration Solution for Malnutrition) orally or via nasogastric tube slowly. 4. Correct Electrolyte Imbalance
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