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Assessment, Diagnosis, Classification, and Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

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Keywords: Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition, Child Malnutrition, Nutrition Assessment

Definition and epidemiology of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

This blog post explores the definitions, diagnosis, classification, and management strategies of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), highlighting their global health significance.

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Assessment & Management of Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition

Assessment, Diagnosis, Classification, and Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

Definition and Epidemiology

Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) are forms of malnutrition that significantly impact child health globally. SAM is characterized by extreme wasting and nutritional deficiencies, while MAM represents a less severe but still concerning level of malnutrition.

Diagnosis and Classification

SAM is identified by weight-for-height z-score (WHZ) < -3 or presence of nutritional edema.
MAM is defined by a WHZ between -2 and -3.

Management Strategies

Management involves therapeutic feeding programs, micronutrient supplementation, and medical intervention for complications.

Assessment, Diagnosis, Classification, and Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

Definition and epidemiology of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

Assessment, Diagnosis, Classification, and Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)

Definition and Epidemiology

Diagnosis and Classification

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