The short child: Importance of early detection and timely referral
Stunting is a common phenomenon in Malaysian children. Optimising outcomes for children with growth disorders rests on early recognition and prompt referral. In this context, a framework for the clinical approach can help to guide appropriate growth assessment and referral. This review article aims...
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Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
2021
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/36073/ https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85125731621&doi=10.51866%2frv1157&partnerID=40&md5=d4b964a756d9719677463111c3486183 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Malaya |
| Summary: | Stunting is a common phenomenon in Malaysian children. Optimising outcomes for children with growth disorders rests on early recognition and prompt referral. In this context, a framework for the clinical approach can help to guide appropriate growth assessment and referral. This review article aims to provide family medicine specialists with such a framework whilst raising awareness about the shortcomings of the existing growth monitoring system in Malaysia. It also invites readers to consider additional measures that could further optimise this system. © 2021, Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. All rights reserved. |
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