Washington, Feb. 15 -- Clara Long, Media and Communications Officer
A group of mothers in northern Mali have developed an invaluable skill: the power and knowledge to screen and detect early signs of malnutrition. Utilizing their unique standing in the community and armed with a color-coded paper band, they are determined to win the fight against malnutrition.
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is a fast and effective first-line screening method that enables health and aid workers to determine if a person is malnourished. The color-coded MUAC-band is placed between the shoulder and elbow of the patient-often a child under the age of five. The width of the arm can fall into one of three categories: green, yellow or red. Green indicates that...