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The value of arm circumference measurements in assessing chronic energy deficiency in Third World adults.

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1994

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W. P. T. James, G. C. N. Mascie-Taylor, N. G. Norgan, Bruce R. Bistrian, Prakash Shetty, A Ferro-Luzzi
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Abstract

MUAC values of 23.0 cm in men and 22.0 cm in women are useful cut-off points for simple screening of nutritional state. In combination with BMI it may provide a more refined classification of CED. This new combined classification scheme may be a better means of discriminating the at-risk underweight adults from those who are thin but not at risk.