It is often triggered by a combination of poor diet and infectious diseases like diarrhea.

Wasting is the most visible and lethal form of undernutrition; children with severe wasting are up to 12 times more likely to die than well-nourished children.

The story follows a young woman named Sophie who is caught between her controlling, possessive parents and a burgeoning eating disorder.

As she attempts to break free and pursue a love interest, she begins to encounter a terrifying, supernatural presence that may or may not be a manifestation of her own internal struggles. 3. Literature: The Wasting (Novel)

[QCrit] THE WASTING - 119k word Sapphic Dark Fantasy - 4th attempt

A world plagued by a magical or environmental blight known as "the Waste."

In public health, child wasting (or "the wasting") refers to a form of life-threatening malnutrition where a child is too thin for their height. It usually indicates recent, rapid weight loss or a failure to gain weight.

It is treatable with Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) , which are energy-dense, micronutrient-enriched pastes like those described by the National Institutes of Health. 2. Film: The Wasting (2017)