Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition that consists of the chronic wasting away of fat, muscle, and other tissues in the body.

It’s caused by a severe deficiency of both protein and calories.

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Marasmus is a serious worldwide problem that involves more than 50 million children younger than 5 years.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 49% of the 10.4 million deaths occurring in children younger than 5 years in developing countries are associated with the condition.

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