logo
Science Portal
Copyright © Médecins Sans Frontières
v2.1.5153.produseast1
About MSF Science Portal
About
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Copyright © Médecins Sans Frontières
v2.1.5153.produseast1
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 Items
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 Items
Sort By: Relevance
  • Newest to oldest
  • Oldest to newest
  • Relevance
Journal Article
|
Research

How age and sex affect treatment outcomes for children with severe malnutrition: A multi-country secondary data analysis

Thurstans S, Opondo C, Bailey J, Stobaugh H, Loddo F,  et al.
2023-12-04 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
2023-12-04 • Maternal and Child Nutrition
Age and sex influence the risk of childhood wasting. We aimed to determine if wasting treatment outcomes differ by age and sex in children under 5 years, enroled in therapeutic and suppl...
Journal Article
|
Research

Prognostic value of different anthropometric indices over different measurement intervals to predict mortality in 6–59-month-old children

Briend A, Myatt M, Berkley JA, Black RE, Boyd EM,  et al.
2023-06-01 • Public Health Nutrition
2023-06-01 • Public Health Nutrition
OBJECTIVE
To compare the prognostic value of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) and weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) for predicting death over periods of...
Journal Article
|
Research

Anthropometric criteria for best-identifying children at high risk of mortality: a pooled analysis of twelve cohorts

Khara T, Myatt M, Sadler K, Bahwere P, Berkley JA,  et al.
2023-02-03 • Public Health Nutrition
2023-02-03 • Public Health Nutrition
OBJECTIVE
To understand which anthropometric diagnostic criteria best discriminate higher from lower risk of death in children and explore programme implications.

DESIGN