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Kwashiorkor is a disease prevalent in the underdeveloped/developing countries of the world. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and common in Southeast Asia and Central America occuring in young children living in areas with endemic food insecurity or famine. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
Incidence
Case fatality rate
Age
Gender
Race
Developed countries
Kwashiorkor is almost never seen in developed countries. It is a disease of underdeveloped/developing countries.
Developing countries
Kwashiorkor is a disease prevalent in the underdeveloped/developing countries of the world. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and common in Southeast Asia and Central America occuring in young children living in areas with endemic food insecurity or famine.