Mid-upper arm circumference as a substitute for body mass index in the assessment of nutritional status among adults in eastern Sudan

Mid-upper arm circumference as a substitute for body mass index in the assessment of nutritional status among adults in eastern Sudan

Abstract Background Body mass index (BMI) remains the most used indicator of nutritional status despite the presence of a potentially credible alternative. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is an anthropometric measure that requires simple equipment and minimal training. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Imad R. Musa, Saeed M. Omar, Ishag Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Body mass index
Mid-upper arm circumference
Underweight
Obesity
Sudanese adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14536-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14536-4

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