How do you estimate weight in mid arm circumference?
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According to a study published in the Emergency Medicine Journal, a simplified formula using mid-arm circumference can accurately estimate weight in adults and adolescents within 10% of their actual weight in over 60% of cases. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is a simple, quick, and effective anthropometric procedure used as a proxy for body weight and overall nutritional status, especially in resource-limited settings or emergencies where weighing scales are not available.
