Screening is not diagnosis
Calculator results, charts, PDFs and MUAC references can help identify when a measurement deserves attention. They cannot assess the child directly, confirm illness, prescribe treatment or replace a trained health worker.
Screening limits
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12 months9.6 kg
24 months12.2 kg
60 months18.3 kg
Urgent signals
Severe wasting, very low MUAC, swelling, poor appetite, repeated vomiting, fever, lethargy or rapid weight loss should be discussed with a health facility or trained health worker promptly.