Cognitive development in children with chronic protein energy malnutrition

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malnutrition is associated with both structural and functional pathology of the brain. A wide range of cognitive deficits has been reported in malnourished children. Effect of chronic protein energy malnutrition (PEM) causing stuntin...

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Main Authors: Chandramouli B A, Rao Shobini L, Kar Bhoomika R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Behavioral and Brain Functions
Online Access:http://www.behavioralandbrainfunctions.com/content/4/1/31