Mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of underweight in adults: a cross-sectional study from Nepal

Mid-upper arm circumference as an indicator of underweight in adults: a cross-sectional study from Nepal

Abstract Background Undernourished people have an increased risk of premature mortality from both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Aside from screening purposes, assessment of nutritional status is a useful tool in management and evaluation of various chronic diseases. Body-Mass-Index (BMI)...

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Main Authors: Lene Thorup, Sophie Amalie Hamann, Per Kallestrup, Vibeke Elisabeth Hjortdal, Ashish Tripathee, Dinesh Neupane, Cecilie Blenstrup Patsche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Body mass index
Epidemiology
Mid-upper arm circumference
Public health
Nutrition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09294-0

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