Marasmus is caused by

Obsety

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Dwarfism

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Prolonged starvation

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Deficiency of vitamin

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Solution

The correct option is C Prolonged starvation
Marasmus is a disorder that occurs due to the deficiency of protein as well as calories mean prolonged starvation leads to it. Usually occurs in children age 0 to 5 and the child becomes very thin, becomes dehydrated, shrinks the stomach, etc.

So, the correct option is 'Prolonged starvation'

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