CASE DISCUSSION
Sever Acute Malnutrition
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Case Description
Severe acute malnutrition is described as having an incredibly low weight for height (below -3z scores of the median WHO growth criteria), noticeable severe wasting, or nutritional oedema. Children who are severely undernourished lack the growth nutrients needed to regenerate tissues. These...
Case Summary
- Children are more susceptible to protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) due to their high calorie and protein needs for growth and activity. Subclinical undernutrition can lead to long-term growth and development problems. WHO defines PEM as a range of pathological conditions resulting from varying deficiencies in protein and calories, often associated with infections like pneumonia and diarrhea.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Bharat Parmar
Professor And Head of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College, Civil HospitalDr. Bharat Parmar is a distinguished pediatrician and academician with extensive expertise in child healthcare, pediatric education, and clinical pediatrics. He serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College and Civil Hospital. Dr. Parmar is known for his contributions to pediatric care, medical teaching, and advancing evidence-based practices in child health and neonatal care.
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