2015•International Journal of Physical and Social SciencesRequires access

Causes and Management of Protein Energy Malnutrition in children (1–5 yrs) belonging to the region of Gurgaon (NCR)

Luxita Sharma, Bhavana Adhikari

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Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is a strong link with chronic disease and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is widely prevalent face of malnutrition in children less than five years of age. It is still a major problem in India especially in urban slums.

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Key concepts: Malnutrition, Protein–energy malnutrition, Protein malnutrition, Medicine, Pediatrics, Environmental health, Internal medicine