Early Detection and Referral of Children with Malnutrition
Home » Early Malnutrition Detection and Referral » Detection and Referral of Children with Acute Malnutrition » Screening for Acute Malnutrition Detection and Referral of Children with Acute Malnutrition Screening for Acute Malnutrition Acute malnutrition is a result of recent (short-term) deficiency of protein, energy together with minerals and vitamins leading to loss of body fats and muscle tissues. Acute malnutrition presents with wasting (low weight-for-height) and /or presence of pitting oedema of both feet. Screening for Acute Malnutrition should be done at any contact points; children wards, immunization points, community out-reaches, ART sites, young child clinics, counselling units and psycho social groups. Community-based service providers can also perform malnutrition screening provided that they are adequately trained and equipped. Screening for acute malnutrition includes Use and interpretation of ...
