What is the difference between global acute malnutrition and severe acute malnutrition?
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 45% of all deaths in children under five are linked to some form of malnutrition. Among these, distinguishing between global acute malnutrition (GAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is critical for effective public health interventions and assessing the severity of nutritional crises.
