Design and validation of a double-burden mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) tape for South African children aged six to 24 months
The nutritional double burden refers to a concurrent high prevalence of under- and overnutrition. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) (measured using a tape) and weight-for-height (WHZ) are used to identify malnourished children. However, current WHO MUAC and WHZ cut-offs show limited levels of ag...
Main Authors: | McLaren, Shawn, Steenkamp, Liana, McCarthy, H. David |
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English |
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2022
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Online Access: | https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/7192/1/design-and-validation-of-a-double-burden-mid-upper-arm-circumference-muac-tape-for-south-african-children-aged-six-to-24-months.pdf |
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