Question on primary inclusion criteria

[Célia Le Normand]

When conducting a SMART survey, should age or height be the primary inclusion criteria for children 6-59 months?

[SMARTKeymaster]

Age should always by the primary inclusion criteria for children 6-59 months. If a reputable document is not available it is recommended to use an events calendar to determine a child’s age. An event calendar can be a very effective tool to determine a child’s age, especially for young children.

If the age of a child cannot be determined, the inclusion criteria is all children that are 67-110 cm.

[Todd WhiteParticipant]

Should MUAC be measured on children under 67cm?

[SMARTKeymaster]

Yes, because age is the primary inclusion criteria. If children are ≥ 6 months they should be included in the survey and MUAC should be taken. If a child is ≥ 6 months and under 67cm they are stunted and could also be at a higher risk of suffering from wasting.

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