Mishal Shanabout 2 months ago
Disorders of the Malnourished World- Kwashiorkor vs Marasmus
Nutritional deficiency affects all systems of a growing child. A curable problem which should have been eradicated by the 21st century, still predominates in large areas of the world. The above image highlights the key differences between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus, the two major nutritional deficiency disorders affecting children. Courtesy: Medicos' Anectode https://twitter.com/AnecdoteMedicos/status/1305408480359059456
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