Mid-upper-arm circumference as a screening measure for identifying children with elevated body mass index: a study for Pakistan
PurposeMid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) is considered an alternative screening method for obesity. The aims of this investigation were to examine the ability of MUAC to correctly identify children with elevated body mass index (BMI) and to determine the best MUAC cutoff point for identification of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2018-01-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-61-6.pdf |