Abstract
The prevalence of malnutrition has declined significantly over the last 30 years. Despite this, malnutrition remains a major cause of illness and death among children worldwide, particularly in low- and medium-income countries. Marasmus and kwashiorkor are the most life-threatening forms of malnutrition. Treatment protocols enable effective treatment, but only a minority of malnourished children have access to treatment. Furthermore, treating children with complicated malnutrition requiring hospitalization remains a clinical challenge.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Acute malnutrition in children |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V03170193 |
Sider (fra-til) | 877-880 |
Antal sider | 4 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for laeger |
Vol/bind | 179 |
Udgave nummer | 10 |
Status | Udgivet - 15 maj 2017 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Acute Disease
- Child
- Child Nutrition Disorders/complications
- Humans
- Infections/complications
- Kwashiorkor/diagnosis
- Malnutrition/complications
- Protein-Energy Malnutrition/diagnosis