The short child: Importance of early detection and timely referral

Mavinkurve, Meenal and Zaini, Azriyanti Binti Anuar and Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid (2021) The short child: Importance of early detection and timely referral. Malaysian Family Physician, 16 (3). pp. 6-15. ISSN 1985-2274, DOI https://doi.org/10.51866/rv1157.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Short stature;Childhood;Growth;Monitoring
Subjects: R Medicine
R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 03 Nov 2022 06:50
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2022 06:50
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/36073

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