Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) performance versus weight for height in South African children (0–59 months) with acute malnutrition

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) and weight for height (W/H) as indices of acute malnutrition in children aged 0–59 months in South Africa. Design: </strong...

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Main Authors:	Dukhi, N, Sartorius, B, Taylor, M
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	MedPharm Publications 2017

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