Unveiling the Origins: Where Did Marasmus Originate and How Does Nutrition Diet Play a Role?
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Globally, millions of children are affected by severe acute malnutrition, a condition that includes marasmus. To truly address this severe public health issue, it is important to understand the deep roots of the disease, prompting the question: **where did marasmus originate?** While the term comes from ancient Greece, the condition itself is a consequence of prolonged food scarcity and poverty throughout human history.
