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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a spectrum of conditions ranging from growth failure to overt marasmus or kwashiorkor. | |||
There are various classifications of PEM; | |||
*Gomez classification | |||
*IAP classification | |||
*NCHS (WHO) classification | |||
*Waterlow's classification | |||
*Welcome's classification | |||
The welcome's classification is described here; | |||
*Parameter; weight for age +/- edema | |||
*Reference standard (50th percentile) | |||
*Grades: | |||
**80-60% without edema is underweight | |||
**80-60% with edema is kwashiorkor | |||
**<60% with edema is Marasmus-Kwashiorkor | |||
**<60% without edema is Marasmus | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
Classification
Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) is a spectrum of conditions ranging from growth failure to overt marasmus or kwashiorkor. There are various classifications of PEM;
- Gomez classification
- IAP classification
- NCHS (WHO) classification
- Waterlow's classification
- Welcome's classification
The welcome's classification is described here;
- Parameter; weight for age +/- edema
- Reference standard (50th percentile)
- Grades:
- 80-60% without edema is underweight
- 80-60% with edema is kwashiorkor
- <60% with edema is Marasmus-Kwashiorkor
- <60% without edema is Marasmus