Hunger edema is a condition that is included in the category of malnutrition or malnutrition, in which the body is malnourished for a long time. This condition makes a person prone to severe infections and suffer from various diseases that can lead to death. Hungry edema is a layman's term to describe two forms of malnutrition, namely kwashiorkor and marasmus. Malnutrition occurs when the body experiences a lack of essential nutrients, which includes carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Kwashiorkor is a condition when the body lacks protein, whereas marasmus occurs when the body lacks energy and protein. Both are included in the category of energy-protein malnutrition. In patients with malnutrition, kwashiorkor and marasmus conditions can occur together (kwasiorkor marasmus conditions). Risk Factors for Hunger Busung Occurrence Hunger edema can be caused by several things. Among others are: Starving Food shortages. Live in poverty. Not given breast milk.