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Common anthropometric measurements and indices for children under 5 years of age
| Index/measurement | Nutritional condition | Indicator | (Acronym) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight-for-height/length Z score | Global acute malnutrition | WHZ < − 2 | (WHZ-2) |
| Severe acute malnutrition | WHZ < − 3 | (WHZ-3) | |
| MUAC | Global acute malnutrition | MUAC < 125 mm | (MUAC125) |
| Severe acute malnutrition | MUAC < 115 mm | (MUAC115) | |
| MUAC-for-age Z score | Global acute malnutrition | MUACAZ <− 2 | (MUACAZ-2) |
| Severe acute malnutrition | MUACAZ <− 3 | (MUACAZ-3) |
