Accuracy of the mid-upper arm circumference in screening for overweight and obesity in Argentinian children and adolescents.

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the accuracy of mid-upper arm circumference in identifying overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Argentina.
• Assessed mid-upper arm circumference as a screening tool
• Evaluated its effectiveness compared to other obesity measurement methods
• Focused on a population of Argentinian children and adolescents
• MUAC showed a strong correlation with overweight and obesity status
• Identified as a practical and cost-effective screening method
• Demonstrated reliability in monitoring obesity trends in paediatric populations