Kwashiorkor
Waterlow, J.C.
Nichols, B. L., A. Ballabriga And N. Kretchmer (ed.). Nestle Nutrition Workshop Series, Vol. 22. History Of Pediatrics, 1850-1950; Meeting, Houston, Texas, Usa, February 20-22,. Xix 295p. Raven Press New York, New York, Usa; Nestec Ltd: Vevey, Switzerland. Illus. Maps. 233-248
1991
DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(51)92274-xDocument Number: 515584
A history of the names and early accounts of kwashiorkor is presented. Marasmus, the development of work on kwashiorkor after World War II, the worldwide incidence, the causes (protein deficiency, dysadaptation, and free radical damage) are also discussed.