From: Adapting acute malnutrition treatment protocols in emergency contexts: a qualitative study of national decision-making
Severe acute malnutrition
Moderate acute malnutrition
Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) < 115 mm
and/or
Weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) < − 3
bilateral pitting oedema
MUAC ≥115 mm to < 125 mm
WHZ ≥ -3 to WHZ < − 2