Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) according to the WHO criteria is:
Correct Answer: Weight for height less than median minus -3SD
Description: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) according to the WHO criteria is Weight for height less than median minus -3SD. Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children of ages 6 to 59 months is defined by the WHO as any of the following: Weight-for-length (or height) below -3SD of the WHO child growth standards. Presence of bipedal edema Mid-Upper arm circumference <11.5cm Ref: Ghai Essential Pediatrics 9th edition PGno: 97
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