Findings of Kwashiorkor: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications
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According to UNICEF, malnutrition contributes to nearly 50% of all deaths in children under the age of 5 worldwide. Kwashiorkor, a severe form of protein-energy malnutrition, presents with distinct clinical findings that differentiate it from other types of undernutrition. Its diagnosis relies on a combination of visible physical signs and laboratory test results.
