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Growth and metabolism in children with acute illness and malnutrition

  • C. Bourdon

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Introduction: Malnutrition in childhood is related to mortality, mainly from infections, and has long-term health consequences. The impact of an acute illness on subsequent growth of malnourished children has been poorly described and there is limited understanding of the acute and long-term metabolic changes in these children.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Boele van Hensbroek, Michaël, Supervisor
  • Bandsma, Robert H. J., Co-supervisor, External person
  • Voskuijl, Wieger, Co-supervisor
Award date20 Mar 2024
Print ISBNs9789464838114
Publication statusPublished - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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