MUAC Classification MUAC . CLASSIFICATION : Children 6–11 months old: <11 cm Children 12–59 months old: <11 cm : Children 5–9 years old: <13.5 cm SEVERE: Children 10–14 years …

Uses the 1999-2012 CDC Child Growth Standards for mid-upper arm circumference-for-age, to report percentiles and Z-scores on children from 2 months to 18 years of age. Citing: If you …

In the general adult population, however, the analysis found that MUAC cutoffs in the range of ≤23.0 cm to ≤25.5 cm could potentially serve as appropriate indicators for low BMI. Based on …

Using MUAC: WHO standards for mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)-for-age show that in a well nourished population there are very few children aged 6–60 months with a MUAC less …

Jul 19, 2016 · In the current study, we present reference ranges for MUAC, upper arm muscle area (AMA), and upper arm fat area (AFA) from the same individuals for use in a nutritional …

Jul 17, 2020 · ROC curves of MUAC values were plotted at different BMI cut off points. For each graph, the Area Under the Curve (AUC) was used to determine the accuracy of MUAC to …

A range of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) Measuring Tapes are available through UNICEF Supply Division. MUAC tapes are predominately used to measure the upper arm …

In 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF published updated guidelines recommending a MUAC cutoff of <11.5 cm as one of three screening criteria for identifying …

Aug 10, 2023 · What is a MUAC test? MUAC is a simple measurement that can be used to identify children (six months to five years) who have malnutrition and are at risk of dying. It …

Jun 6, 2002 · For screening purposes, it is recommended to use the mid-upper arm circumference measure (MUAC), which is a quick way of identifying children at risk. Referral to feeding …