Definition of severe acute malnutrition includes which of the following?: (A) Wt for Ht <- 2 SD, (B) Wt for Ht <- 3 SD, (C) Wt for age <-2 SD, (D) Wt for age <-3 SD
Answer is B. b. Wt for Ht <-3SD(Ref: Ghai 9/e p 97)Wt for Ht <-3SD on WHO growth standard is one of the diagnostic criteria for severe acute malnutrition.