Kwashiorkor and Beri-beri are

Communicable diseases

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Infectious diseases

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Deficiency diseases

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The correct option is D Deficiency diseases
Kwashiorkor occurs because of the deficiency of proteins in the diet. Patient are requested to take milk, and egg while Beri-beri is caused due to the deficiency of thiamine.
So, option C is the correct option.

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Kwashiorkor and Beri-beri are

The correct option is D Deficiency diseasesKwashiorkor occurs because of the deficiency of proteins in the diet. Patient are requested to take milk, and egg while Beri-beri is caused due to the deficiency of thiamine. So, option C is the correct option.

The correct option is D Deficiency diseases
Kwashiorkor occurs because of the deficiency of proteins in the diet. Patient are requested to take milk, and egg while Beri-beri is caused due to the deficiency of thiamine.
So, option C is the correct option.