Accuracy of the mid-upper arm circumference in screening for overweight and obesity in Argentinian children and adolescents. | Synapse
March 12, 2026
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
Abstract
This research provides evidence supporting MUAC as a practical and cost-effective tool for screening and monitoring obesity in paediatric populations.