Table 2 WHO classification for assessing severity of malnutrition rates by prevalence thresholds
From: Nutritional profile of Syrian refugee children before resettlement
| Indicator | Very low | Low | Medium | High | Very High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Wasting | |||||
| Old* | – | < 5 (acceptable) | 5–9 (poor) | 10–14 (serious) | ≥15 (critical) |
| New** | < 2.5 | 2.5–5 | 5- < 10 | 10- < 15 | ≥15 |
| % Stuntinga | |||||
| Old* | – | < 20 (acceptable) | 20–29 (poor) | 30–39 (serious) | ≥40 (critical) |
| New** | < 2.5 | 2.5- < 10 | 10- < 20 | 20- < 30 | ≥30 |
| %Overweight** | < 2.5 | 2.5–5 | 5- < 10 | 10- < 15 | ≥15 |