Mid-thigh circumference - role in assessing the nutritional status of children between 6 years and 12 years of age

K. K. Diwakar

doi:10.1093/tropej/41.2.86

Mid-thigh circumference - role in assessing the nutritional status of children between 6 years and 12 years of age

K. K. Diwakar^*

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Summary: Children between 6 and 12 years form a group at risk for nutritional lag. It has been seen that their growth and nutritional status can be satisfactorily assessed by measuring the mid-thigh circumference, using a fibreglass measuring tape.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	86-88
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
Volume	41
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/41.2.86
Publication status	Published - 01-04-1995
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty
Applied Mathematics
Genetics(clinical)
Biotechnology
Infectious Diseases
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Immunology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Mid-thigh circumference - role in assessing the nutritional status of children between 6 years and 12 years of age

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