Mid-upper arm circumference measurement for severe malnutrition screening in underfives

Background Severe malnutrition in Indonesia remains abundant. Severe malnutrition has been assessed by several methods, including mid–upper arm circumference (MUAC) and weight-for-height z-score (WHZ). As a screening method, MUAC is expected to be useful for identifying malnutrition in communities....

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Main Authors: Stephanie Adelia, Johannes Capistrano Susanto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2020-02-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2334