What is the difference between severe acute malnutrition and moderate acute malnutrition?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 45 million children under the age of five were affected by wasting in 2022, a sign of acute malnutrition. Understanding the specific and critical differences between severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is vital for proper diagnosis and effective treatment in addressing this global health crisis.
