(E41) Nutritional marasmus

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348 777 in individuals diagnosis nutritional marasmus confirmed
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21 385 deaths with diagnosis nutritional marasmus
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6% mortality rate associated with the disease nutritional marasmus

Diagnosis nutritional marasmus is diagnosed Men are 1.81% more likely than Women

177 546

Men receive the diagnosis nutritional marasmus

9 882 (5.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis nutritional marasmus

11 503 (6.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease nutritional marasmus - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 80-84

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features nutritional marasmus

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Non-contagious
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High individual risk, low public risk
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Nutritional marasmus - what does this mean

Nutritional marasmus is a form of malnutrition caused by a lack of adequate nutrition over a prolonged period of time, resulting in severe wasting of the body, especially in children. it is characterized by a lack of energy, loss of muscle mass, and a decrease in overall body size and weight.

What happens during the disease - nutritional marasmus

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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20 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Nutritional marasmus - Prevention

Nutritional marasmus can be prevented by ensuring that children have access to a balanced diet that is rich in nutrients, and by providing adequate nutrition education to caregivers so that they are able to provide the necessary nutrition to their children. additionally, regular monitoring of the growth and development of children can help to identify any potential nutritional deficiencies before they become severe.