ArticleBMC public health2022
Mid-upper arm circumference as a substitute for body mass index in the assessment of nutritional status among adults in eastern Sudan.
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Abstract
backgroundBody 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 to compare MUAC with BMI and propose a MUAC cut-off point corresponding to a BMI of < 18.5 kg/m
methodsA cross-sectional study using multistage cluster sampling was conducted in New-Halfa, eastern Sudan. Participants' age and sex were recorded and their MUAC, weight and height were measured using the standard procedures. The MUAC (cm) cut-offs corresponding to < 18.5 kg/m
conclusionThe results suggest that the cut-offs based on MUAC can be used for community-based screening of underweight and obesity.
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