Marti Declue: Malnutrition weakens the immune system and causes people to become more vulnerable to diseases that would not be as serious for people who are properly nourished. This is why diarrhea due to general bacterial infections or amoebas is so risky for undernourished children in developing countries. In addition specific vitamin deficiencies can lead to diseases such as rickets, beriberi and scurvy.
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