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According to UNICEF, Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tapes are a simple yet innovative tool used globally to detect severe malnutrition, which affects millions of children and adults every year. But despite their widespread use, many people are unaware that this critical diagnostic tool has alternative names and specific uses beyond general measurement.

According to UNICEF, millions of children suffer from acute malnutrition globally, highlighting the need for effective, easy-to-use screening tools. A key tool in combating this is the specific instrument used to measure mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), known as a MUAC tape.