Kwashiorkor is a childhood disease caused by malnutrition, particularly a lack of protein, and is most common in poorer regions of the world. The term comes from the Ga language and was coined by Jamaican pediatrician Cicely D. Williams. Diagnosis is made by performing protein level and blood tests, and treatment involves providing sufficient nutrients. […]
Kwashiorkor and marasmus are types of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) caused by inadequate food intake, poor food quality, or diseases that affect nutrient absorption. Kwashiorkor can occur quickly and manifests as a well-fed appearance, while marasmus is a gradual process and manifests as a hungry appearance. Diagnostic criteria and laboratory findings differ between the two types […]
Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by severe malnutrition that mainly affects children in developing countries. It was first identified in Ghana in the 1930s and is characterized by symptoms such as a swollen belly, lethargy, slow growth, and anemia. Proper diet and nutrition education can prevent and treat the condition. Kwashiorkor is a disease that […]
