Marasmus Jalessah Jackson Marasmus Starvation Cachexia Emaciation Kwashiorkor

Marasmus • • Starvation Cachexia Emaciation Kwashiorkor The previously listed are all brother and

What is Marasmus? • Marasmus (nonedematous PCM) is one of the 3 forms of

Where is Marasmus located? • Marasmus is most prevalent in Third-World countries because of

How to Help Those With Marasmus • Management of moderate marasmus can be performed

References • marasmus. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2010, from http:

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Marasmus Jalessah Jackson

Marasmus • • Starvation Cachexia Emaciation Kwashiorkor The previously listed are all brother and sister forms of Marasmus.

What is Marasmus? • Marasmus (nonedematous PCM) is one of the 3 forms of serious protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). • It’s caused by a severe deficiency of nearly all nutrients, especially protein. • Body weight may be reduced to less than 80% of the normal weight for that height • Symptoms of Marasmus are drastic loss of fatty tissue from normal areas of fat deposits like buttocks and thighs. The child is fretful, irritable and may show agressive appetite. • Due to the reason behind the condition, marasmus usually affects very young children. • In the United States, PCM is estimated to occur to some extent in 50% of elderly people in nursing homes. Those who aren’t allowed anything by mouth for an extended period are at high risk of developing PCM.

Where is Marasmus located? • Marasmus is most prevalent in Third-World countries because of the lack of money, food, and clean drinking water.

How to Help Those With Marasmus • Management of moderate marasmus can be performed on an outpatient basis, but severe marasmus or marasmus complicated by a lifethreatening condition generally requires inpatient treatment. In these cases, management is divided into an initial intensive phase followed by a consolidation phase (rehabilitation), preparing for outpatient follow-up management. People may go to the hospital to seek treatment for Marasmus.

References • marasmus. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved March 3, 2010, from http: //www. merriamwebster. com/dictionary/marasmus • "marasmus. " A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved March 03, 2010 from Encyclopedia. com: http: //www. encyclopedia. com/doc/1 O 62 -marasmus. html • DAVID A. BENDER. "marasmus. " A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved March 03, 2010 from Encyclopedia. com: http: //www. encyclopedia. com/doc/1 O 39 -marasmus. html