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Social & Preventive Medicine Paediatric Care in RCH: BW, BL, PEM, Breast Feeding 7ac7f4a0

Shakir's tape is used in age group of:-

A
3 months to 5 years
B
6 months to 5 years
C
9 months to 5 years
D
1 year to 5 years
High-Yield Explanation
Mid Arm Circumference:- Field instrument used to measure Mid arm circumference is Shakir's tape Used in age group 6 months to 5years. Normal value is > 13.5cms Mild to moderate PEM = 12.5 -13.5 cms Severe PEM = <12.5 cms

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