Chronic malnutrition affects a child's growth, eventually resulting in reduced stature (stunting). Malnutrition also affects the child's body proportions, eventually resulting in body wastage.
percent weight for height =
= ((weight of patient) / (weight of a normal child of the same height)) * 100
percent height for age =
= ((height of patient) / (height of a normal child of the same age)) * 100
Interpretation
Weight for Height (wasting)
Height for Age (stunting)
Normal
> 90
> 95
Mild
80 - 90
90 - 95
Moderate
70 - 80
85 - 90
Severe
< 70
< 85
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