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Pic 1: #Kwashiorkor
Pic 2: #Marasmus
Both are forms of severe #malnutrition due to poor nutrient intake. Both are dangerous to you & your child.
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@DrOlufunmilayo @aproko_doctor @wakawaka_doctor @Dlaureate @nighealthwatch
Pic 2: #Marasmus
Both are forms of severe #malnutrition due to poor nutrient intake. Both are dangerous to you & your child.
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@DrOlufunmilayo @aproko_doctor @wakawaka_doctor @Dlaureate @nighealthwatch
#Kwashiorkor is distinguished by swelling (or edema) & enlarged liver with too much fat.
It happens when your child consumes enough calories, but with insufficient #protein.
We see this in areas of famine or poor food supply as has been reported in some areas due to lockdown.2️⃣
It happens when your child consumes enough calories, but with insufficient #protein.
We see this in areas of famine or poor food supply as has been reported in some areas due to lockdown.2️⃣
#Marasmus is total energy deficiency in all forms, including proteins. You see mainly muscle wasting & loss of skin fat.
It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually in children.
Body weight is reduced to less than 62% of the normal (expected) for age. 3️⃣
It can occur in anyone with severe malnutrition but usually in children.
Body weight is reduced to less than 62% of the normal (expected) for age. 3️⃣
