Mid-upper arm circumference as a substitute for body mass index in the assessment of nutritional status among adults in eastern Sudan
Abstract Background Body mass index (BMI) remains the most used indicator of nutritional status despite the presence of a potentially credible alternative. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is an anthropometric measure that requires simple equipment and minimal training. The aim of this study was t...
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Main Authors: | Imad R. Musa (Author), Saeed M. Omar (Author), Ishag Adam (Author) |
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2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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