Where is Kwashiorkor Most Common? Exploring Global Hotspots
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Kwashiorkor, a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition, primarily affects infants and children in developing regions worldwide. While a 2018 study noted kwashiorkor prevalence varied dramatically even between neighboring villages in eastern DRC, it remains most common in specific global hotspots due to underlying food insecurity and economic factors.
