What Can Cause Secondary Malnutrition?
                                
                                
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                                Nearly half of all deaths among children under five are linked to some form of undernutrition, highlighting the critical impact nutritional deficiencies can have on health. While primary malnutrition results from inadequate food intake, secondary malnutrition is caused by an underlying illness or medical condition that compromises nutrient absorption or utilization, even when food supply is sufficient.