Risk factors for wasting among hospitalised children in Nepal

Table 2 Nutritional status of children at the time of admission and at discharge in Siddhi Memorial Hospital

^*Moderate wasting was defined by weight/height z-score < − 2 to < − 3 for children < 5 years and BMI for age z-score < − 2 to − < 3 for children ≥ 5 years of age. Severe wasting was defined by weight/height z-score ≥ -3 for children < 5 years OR MUAC < 115 mm, and BMI for age z-score ≥ − 3 for children ≥ 5 years of age
^#Anaemia was defined by Hb below normal range. Normal range of Hb are: 9.0–14.0 g/dL (for 6 months to 5 years); 11.5–15.5 g/dL (for 6 to 12 years); 13.0–16.0 g/dL (12 to 15 years/ male); 12.0–16.0 g/dL (12 to 15 years/female)

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