Determining optimal operating point (OOP) for MUAC versus overfat
| MUAC (cm) | Predicted probability | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Correctly classified (%) | Positive likelihood ratio (LR+) | Negative likelihood ratio (LR−) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls 5–9 | ||||||
| 19.2 | 0.32 | 63.8 | 90.4 | 85.1 | 6.67 | 0.4 |
| 19.45 | 0.37 | 57.5 | 94.7 | 87.2 | 10.8 | 0.45 |
| Boys 5–9 | ||||||
| 18.4 | 0.21 | 27.9 | 85.7 | 75.6 | 1.95 | 0.84 |
| 18.65 | 0.22 | 25.6 | 90.6 | 79.3 | 2.73 | 0.82 |
| Girls 10–14 | ||||||
| 22.0 | 0.02 | 100 | 69 | 72.5 | 3.23 | 0.00 |
| 22.6 | 0.03 | 100 | 77.4 | 79.9 | 4.43 | 0.00 |
| Boys 10–14 | ||||||
| 23.2 | 0.06 | 92.3 | 94.0 | 93.9 | 15.27 | 0.08 |
| 23.6 | 0.08 | 92.3 | 94.9 | 94.7 | 18.04 | 0.08 |
MUAC, mid-upper arm circumference.