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1 National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Hyderabad-500 007, IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 16, No 7 (1979), Pagination: 271-277
Abstract
It has been estimated that in less developed countries like India approximately one to three per cent of preschool children are afflicted with severe forms of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)-marasmus and kwashiorkor. Several clinical and biochemical distinguishing features of these two forms of PEM have been reported.