International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
Vol. 5, Issue 1, Part F (2021)
Protein energy malnutrition: An overview
Author(s):
Dr. Km Om Jee
Abstract:
Protein energy malnutrition or Protein energy undernutrition is a form of malnutrition that is defined as a range of conditions arising from coincident lack of dietary protein and / or energy (calories) in varying proportion. PEM is fairly common worldwide in both children and adults and accounts for 6 million deaths annually. By giving proper nutrition to the sufferer along with the support of homoeopathic medicines PEM can be managed very effectively.
Pages: 368-373 | 4817 Views 3243 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Km Om Jee. Protein energy malnutrition: An overview. Int. J. Hom. Sci. 2021;5(1):368-373. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2021.v5.i1f.341