Addressing dual deficiencies of SAM indicators; gaps and insights from inpatient admission to outpatient discharge, in conflict-affected Yemen; a retrospective study

Addressing dual deficiencies of SAM indicators; gaps and insights from inpatient admission to outpatient discharge, in conflict-affected Yemen; a retrospective study

Abstract Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a critical public health challenge in conflict-affected settings, where children face heightened vulnerability. Dual deficiencies in weight-for-height z-score (WHZ < -3) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC < 11.5 cm) indicate a more...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Abdullah Al Amad, Yahia Ahmed Raja’a, Khaled Algendari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Conflict and Health
Subjects:
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM)
Dual deficiencies
Therapeutic feeding centers (TFCs)
Outpatient therapeutic program (OTP)
Conflict-affected settings
Yemen
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-025-00666-0
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