Validation study on a prediction formula to estimate the weight of children & adolescents with special needs aged 2–18 years old
Abstract Background This study aims to validate two predictive formulas of weight estimating strategies in children with special needs, namely the Cattermole formula and the Mercy formula. Methodology A cross-sectional study with a universal sampling of children and adolescents with special needs ag...
Main Authors: | Nurul Huda Ibrahim, Norasimah Kassim, Salimah Othman, Azahadi Omar, Norsuhaila Shaari, Anis Aslah Awiskarni, Norafidza Ashiquin Abdul Patah, Nabila Mohamed Nezuri, Maizatul Naqiah Zulfifli, Mohd Nadzrul Anuar Awang, Muhamad Farid Sani, Noorfadzlina Abdul Rashad, Siti Farhana Mesbah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-023-00464-5 |
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