Marasmus is a type of wasting.
Marasmus is a life-threatening medical emergency.
They are Kwashiorkor and Marasmus disease.
Marasmus disease is caused due to the deficiency of?
Apart from weight loss, long-term effects of Marasmus in children include repeated infections.
Over time, a person with Marasmus will lose body tissue and fat in their face.
According to the FAO,
it remains unclear why some people develop Marasmus, and others develop kwashiorkor.
This is because many children with Marasmus also have infections that can affect
blood test results.
Apart from weight loss, long-term effects of Marasmus in children include slow growth and repeated infections.
Both adults and children can have Marasmus, but it most often affects young children in developing countries.
But some people with Marasmus will have anorexia,
and they will not want or be able to eat.
If Marasmus results from an eating disorder,
a person is also likely to need mental health treatment and support.
However, if breastfeeding continues for longer than 6 months without
an infant receiving solid food, the risk of Marasmus can also increase, especially if
the mother is malnourished herself.