Tag: Protein diseases

According to UNICEF, undernutrition is a contributing factor in one-third of all deaths in young children worldwide, with severe protein deficiency leading to two primary diseases: Kwashiorkor and Marasmus. These life-threatening conditions represent the most severe forms of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM).

According to the World Health Organization, undernutrition, which includes protein deficiency, is a contributing factor in nearly half of all deaths in children under five. This highlights the critical role of protein in human health and underscores the significant diseases of protein that can arise from imbalances or abnormalities in its function.