malnourishment

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But when Aaby’s team conducted a survey of 1,200 children, they found that malnourishment was virtually nonexistent.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025

The primate, who has since been named Azules, was transported to the zoo in critical condition — suffering from malnourishment, skin and coat issues and an upper respiratory infection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025

However, all of this benefit was in children who showed very obvious signs of malnourishment, like stunted growth or skin clinging to their bones.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2025

In order to avoid malnourishment, many prisoners rely on their relatives to bring food into them.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

Some are cognitively impaired, apparently from acute malnourishment as infants.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden