What is the cut off value for Mid Upper Arm circumference (MUAC) to diagnose severe malnutrition?
Ans. A. 11.5cmsMUAC is widely used measurement and requires minimum equipment. It increases rapidly in the first year (11-16cms) and then is found to be relatively stable between the ages 1 and 5 years at a value of 16-17cms. Any value below 13.5cms is abnormal and suggestive of malnutrition. However, a value below 11.5cms is suggestive of severe malnutrition.
11.5 cms
12.5 cms
13.5 cms
14.5 cms
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