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Comparison of Z score
| Weight for height (Z score) | Frequency in boys (n = 39) | Frequency in girls (n = 42) | Total (n = 81) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No wasting (> –2 SD) | 23 | 14 | 37 |
| Moderate wasting (–2 SD to ≤ –3 SD) | 15 | 26 | 41 |
| Severe wasting (> –3 SD) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
SD, standard deviation.
