Are diagnostic criteria for acute malnutrition affected by hydration status in hospitalized children? A repeated measures study

Introduction. Dehydration and malnutrition commonly occur together among ill children in developing countries. Dehydration (change in total body water) is known to alter weight. Although muscle tissue has high water content, it is not known whether mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) may be altered b...

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主要な著者: Mwangome, M, Fegan, G, Prentice, A, Berkley, J
フォーマット: Journal article
言語:English
出版事項: 2011