Mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of nutritional status improvement in children aged 6-59 months with severe acute malnutrition
| Autor: | Trivani Putri, Yosafat Lambang Prasetyadi, Naufal Arkan Abiyyu Ibrahim, Cut Nurul Hafifah |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Paediatrica Indonesiana, Vol 64, Iss 4, Pp 300-4 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0030-9311 2338-476X |
| DOI: | 10.14238/pi64.4.2024.300-4 |
| Popis: | Background The prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Indonesia remains high, especially in children with pre-existing chronic disease. These children often present with conditions that could interfere with weight measurements, such as edema or organomegaly. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is a potential indicator of nutritional status improvement. Objective To analyze the correlation between MUAC and body weight as parameters for nutritional improvement in children with SAM. Methods We performed registry analysis of patients admitted to the Pediatric Ward, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia from November 2016 to December 2020. We included children aged 6-59 months who were severely wasted (z-score |
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