A feasibility study using mid-upper arm circumference as the sole anthropometric criterion for admission and discharge in the outpatient treatment for severe acute malnutrition

A feasibility study using mid-upper arm circumference as the sole anthropometric criterion for admission and discharge in the outpatient treatment for severe acute malnutrition

Abstract Background The World Health Organization recommends the use of a weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) and/or mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as anthropometric criteria for the admission and discharge of young children for the community-based management of severe acute malnutrition. However, u...

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Main Authors: Souna Garba, Halidou Salou, Fabienne Nackers, Amadou Ayouba, Montse Escruela, Ousmane Guindo, Mercé Rocaspana, Rebecca F. Grais, Sheila Isanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Severe acute malnutrition
Wasting
Community-based management of acute malnutrition
Mid-upper arm circumference
Admission criteria
Discharge criteria
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-021-00448-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-021-00448-w

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