Christian Mission Aid CMA - Action Against Hunger
Christian Mission Aid CMA - Action Against Hunger
Christian Mission Aid CMA - Action Against Hunger
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11‣ Children’s Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC)The weight for height index is the most appropriate index to quantify wasting in a population in emergencysituations where acute forms of malnutrition are the predominant pattern. However the mid-upper armcircumference (MUAC) is a useful tool for rapid screening of children at a higher risk of mortality. The MUAC isonly taken for children with a height of 75 cm and more. The guidelines are as follows:MUAC < 110 mmMUAC ≥ 110 mm and