Comparison of anthropometric indicators to predict mortality in a population-based prospective study of children under 5 years in Niger.

CONCLUSIONS: MUAC appears to be a better predictor of mortality than other anthropometric indicators in this community-based, high-malnutrition setting in Niger.
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Source: Public Health Nutrition - September 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: O'Brien KS, Amza A, Kadri B, Nassirou B, Cotter SY, Stoller NE, West SK, Bailey RL, Porco TC, Keenan JD, Lietman TM, Oldenburg CE Tags: Public Health Nutr Source Type: research