Severe adult malnutrition is a common feature in both emergencies
and developmental situations. This book provides a review of the
history and issues surrounding adult malnutrition before going on
to examine new data on the diagnosis and treatment of adult
malnutrition. Drawing heavily on studies conducted during the
height of severe famines in Somalia 1992, Sudan 1993 and Angola
1993, it presents original data on the most extreme cases of adult
starvation ever reported in medical literature. The book
establishes screening and diagnostic criteria to assess
malnourished adults under the operational conditions seen during
famine relief programmes. It provides evidence that measurement of
middle upper arm circumference is an efficient tool for assessing
admissions. Arm circumference measurements can be combined with
simple clinical signs such as oedema, apparent dehydration and the
ability to stand, to produce prognostic models useful in assessing
admissions. The book also examines the ideal protein content of
rehabilitation diets, concluding that diets with lower levels of
protein can substantially reduce mortality during the initial phase
of treatment.
General
Imprint: |
Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Release date: |
March 2011 |
First published: |
March 2011 |
Authors: |
Steve Collins
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
184 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-8433-9484-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
General issues >
General
|
LSN: |
3-8433-9484-9 |
Barcode: |
9783843394840 |
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