How to convert MUAC to BMI using proven methods
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Over 1.9 billion adults are classified as overweight, yet standard Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements are not always feasible due to patient immobility or resource constraints. A strong correlation exists between Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) and BMI, allowing for the estimation of BMI from a simple MUAC measurement, a technique especially useful in field and clinical settings where height and weight cannot be obtained accurately.
