Clinical signs according to nutritional status
| Clinical sign of malnutrition | Severely malnourished* (n = 50) | Not severely malnourished† (n = 302) |
|---|---|---|
| *WHZ score <−3 and/or bipedal oedema. | ||
| †WHZ score ⩾−3 and no bipedal oedema. | ||
| Angular chelitis | 10 (20%) | 22 (7.3%) |
| Sparse fragile hair | 6 (12%) | 10 (3.3%) |
| Hair depigmentation | 1 (2%) | 3 (1%) |
| Oral thrush | 3 (6%) | 9 (2.9%) |
| Skin changes | 4 (8%) | 3 (1%) |
| Anaemia | 14 (28%) | 43 (14.2%) |
| Altered affect | 4 (8%) | 12 (4%) |