Malnutrition Severity

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The severity of malnutrition based on z-score classifications from the WHO Child Growth Standards, used for stunting (height-for-age), underweight (weight-for-age), and wasting (weight-for-height) assessments.

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Standard reference

WHO Child Growth Standards (2006) (https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards)

Based on the WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study. Z-score thresholds: moderate = between -3 and -2 SD, severe = below -3 SD.

Values

Code Label Standard code Definition
normal Normal Z-score >= -2 standard deviations from the WHO reference median.
moderate Moderate Z-score between -3 and -2 standard deviations from the WHO reference median.
severe Severe Z-score < -3 standard deviations from the WHO reference median.

Referenced by this vocabulary

  • WHO CGS World Health Organization, 2006