Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition that is very severe. It's especially common in developing countries, where newborns and children's diets are deficient in protein and other vital nutrients. The main symptom of kwashiorkor is an excess of fluid in the body's tissues, resulting in swelling beneath the skin (oedema).

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