What are the causes of PEM, as highlighted on SlideShare and other medical sources?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), acute Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) affects more than 18 million children annually, primarily due to insufficient caloric and protein intake. This complex and global health issue, often summarized in educational materials like those on SlideShare, has a range of underlying causes that extend beyond simple food shortages.
