Understanding What is PEM Sickness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
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According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is the single gravest threat to the world's public health, and is by far the biggest contributor to child mortality. An especially severe form of this condition is often referred to as **PEM sickness**, or Protein-Energy Malnutrition, which results from a severe deficiency of dietary protein and/or calories.
