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How long does it take a person to become malnourished?

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According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is a leading contributor to child mortality, playing a role in half of all deaths in children under five. The timeline for a person to become malnourished varies significantly, depending on the severity of the nutritional deficit and individual factors like existing health conditions and body composition.