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Malnutrition Deaths
Malnutrition is the condition that occurs when your body does not get enough nutrients.
Alternative Names
Nutrition - inadequate
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
There are a number of causes of malnutrition. It may result from:
- Inadequate or unbalanced diet
- Problems with digestion or absorption
- Certain medical conditions
Malnutrition can occur if you do not eat enough food. Starvation is a form of malnutrition.
You may develop malnutrition if you...
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