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This child exhibits thin limbs and a swollen belly, classic symptoms of kwashiorkor, severe protein deficiency.  This child, although looking like an infant is probably 3-4 years old.  Kwashiorkor is an African word meaning "red boy" referring to the thin, light-colored, reddish hair seen in the previous picture.  Although superficially looking fat, this is a form of malnutrition.  At this stage, over all health and mental development can be impared.

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