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Marasmus occurrence increases prior to age 1, whereas kwashiorkor occurrence increases after 18 months. It can be distinguished from kwashiorkor in that kwashiorkor is protein deficiency with adequate energy intake whereas marasmus is inadequate energy intake in all forms, including protein.
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Marasmus is severe malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency.
Kwashiorkor is a protein deficiency disorder with adequate energy intake,
whereas Marasmus is inadequate energy intake including proteins.
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