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Have you wondered about the difference in using Weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) to identify children needing nutrition treatment?
A frequent question asked of the Alliance is what appropriate anthropometric measures should be used in different contexts and how practitioners can understand the global debates and diverse evidence base relating to anthropometric criteria for identifying wasted children requiring nutrition treatment.
Our latest learning this brief describes some of the key elements and viewpoints within the debate between different anthropometric measurement approaches in order to equip practitioners with information to make decisions for their specific contexts. The brief does not intend to wade into the debate, nor comprehensively cover all of its complexities, but aims to bring clarity to what some of the key elements are within the debate around anthropometric measurements.
The key ideas and questions explored include:
You can read the whole brief here.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Management of Wasting you can find out more information here or submit any questions or technical queries you may have through our request page.
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