Concept information
Preferred term
kwarshiorkor
Definition(s)
- Primary malnutrition is caused by a lack of adequate caloric intake rather than strictly lack of access to food, and most commonly affects children and the elderly. Secondary malnutrition is when a disease process decreases appetite, alters absorption, or disrupts nutrient metabolism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Kwarshiorkor]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HS7KQ39Q-9
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