Table 2 Anthropometrical parameters of severe and non‐severe patients.
| Non‐severe | Severe | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight for age z score*, n = 124 | −0.19 (−0.87/0.59) | 1.02 (0.14/1.42) | 0.001 |
| Height for age z score, n = 120 | −0.58 (−1.2/0.17) | 1.12 (−0.22/1.4) | 0.001 |
| Mid‐upper arm circumference (centile), n = 70 | 50 (25/90) | 97 (80.5/97) | 0.009 |
| Skinfold thickness | |||
| Subscapular (centile), n = 69 | 10 (8.2/50) | 50 (25/75) | 0.084 |
| Tricipital (centile), n = 78 | 25 (3/50) | 50 (25/86) | 0.148 |
| BMI, n = 118 | 16.58 (15.5/18) | 18 (16.8/19.2) | 0.039 |
| Weight for height z score, n = 118 | 0.26 (−0.28/1) | 0.82 (−0.1/1.8) | 0.09 |
*Results are medians (25/75 centiles).