Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt

Immune systems are profoundly suppressed; life-threatening infections frequently present without fever or elevated white blood cell counts.

The myocardium atrophies. Rapid fluid shifts or aggressive intravenous infusions can easily trigger acute heart failure. 6. Management: The WHO 10-Step Protocol Protein Energy Malnutrition Ppt

Lack of access to nutritious food, poverty, or improper weaning practices. Immune systems are profoundly suppressed

Ending PEM requires a combination of community, economic, and healthcare interventions: and healthcare interventions: