Measuring arm circumference is a more reliable indicator of malnutrition

The World Health Organization’s current weight-based guidelines for assessing malnutrition in children with diarrhea are not as reliable as measuring the child’s upper arm circumference, new research suggests.

The World Health Organization’s current weight-based guidelines for assessing malnutrition in children with diarrhea are not as reliable as measuring the child’s upper arm circumference, new research suggests.
SOURCE: Children’s Health News — ScienceDaily – Read entire story here.