Severe acute malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries

This article provides an overview for healthcare professionals working with children, giving definitions and practical advice for intervention and management. Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is diagnosed in under 5s with severe wasting ( “marasmus”) and/or nutritional oedema (“kwashiorkor”). Wasting is identified using weight-for-height and comparing the child's value with WHO reference data or by measurement of mid-upper arm circumference.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: Nutrition Source Type: research