Tag: Wellcome classification

The Wellcome classification of nutrition, introduced around 1970, provided a structured way to diagnose protein-energy malnutrition in children by evaluating their weight relative to age and the presence of edema. This system helped distinguish between different forms of severe malnutrition, such as marasmus and kwashiorkor.

According to the World Health Organization, millions of children suffer from severe acute malnutrition globally, making accurate diagnosis critical. A foundational tool used by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify this condition is the Wellcome classification.