Medical MCQ-In severe acute malnutrition, arm circumference is less than (in cm):

In severe acute malnutrition, arm circumference is less than (in cm):

11.5

12.5

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Correct Answer:

11.5

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In children who are 6-59 months of age, severe acute malnutrition is defined asWeight-for-height <= -3 Z-score, orMid-upper-arm circumference <11.5 cm, orPresence of bilateral edema(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 301)

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