Understanding Triceps Skinfold Thickness for Severe Malnutrition
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition classification is often based on z-scores below standard deviations from the median. Triceps skinfold (TSF) thickness, a key anthropometric measurement, is used to assess fat reserves and is a critical indicator when determining severe malnutrition. This measurement is interpreted using age- and gender-specific percentiles to gauge the severity of fat depletion.
