Why is MUAC Measured on the Left Arm? Understanding the Global Standard
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition accounts for nearly half of all deaths in children under five, and the Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) is a quick screening tool to identify at-risk individuals. This critical measurement is consistently taken on the left arm, a practice rooted in scientific rationale to ensure universal comparability and accuracy.
