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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2020-02-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2334 |