Long-Term Complications of Severe Acute Malnutrition
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Globally, nearly half of all deaths among children under five years of age are linked to undernutrition, with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) being a major contributing factor. Even among survivors, severe acute malnutrition can have profoundly damaging long-term complications that affect physical growth, cognitive function, and overall health throughout their lives.
