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Averages of survey‐level means and standard deviations of MUAC‐for‐age and MUAC and mean prevalence of low MUAC (<125 mm) using different flagging approaches.
| Measure | MUACZ | MUACZ | MUAC | MUAC | MUAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagging criteria | ±4 | ±3 | ±4 | ±3 | 10–20 cm |
| Mean | –0.81 | –0.81 | 144.4 | 144.5 | 144.4 |
| SD | 0.96 | 0.94 | 12.3 | 12.1 | 12.3 |
| Mean prevalence of low MUAC | – | – | 6.11% | 5.81% | 6.11% |
Abbreviations: MUAC, mid‐upper arm circumference; MUACZ, mid‐upper arm circumference‐for‐age z‐score; SD, standard deviation.
