Determining optimal operating point (OOP) for MUAC versus overweight/obesity
| MUAC (cm) | Predicted probability | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Correctly classified (%) | Positive likelihood ratio (LR+) | Negative likelihood ratio (LR−) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls 5–9 | ||||||
| 18.3 | 0.07 | 97.1 | 79.1 | 81.7 | 4.65 | 0.037 |
| 18.85 | 0.14 | 94.1 | 88.1 | 88.9 | 7.88 | 0.066 |
| Boys 5–9 | ||||||
| 18.4 | 0.14 | 68.0 | 89.2 | 87.10 | 6.32 | 0.3586 |
| 18.6 | 0.18 | 64.0 | 93.3 | 90.3 | 9.51 | 0.3860 |
| Girls 10–14 | ||||||
| 22.45 | 0.08 | 92.9 | 78.0 | 80.3 | 4.22 | 0.09 |
| 22.8 | 0.12 | 88.1 | 81.1 | 82.2 | 4.65 | 0.15 |
| Boys 10–14 | ||||||
| 22.15 | 0.07 | 95.2 | 89.9 | 90.4 | 9.39 | 0.05 |
| 23.15 | 0.17 | 76.2 | 76.2 | 92.5 | 13.14 | 0.25 |
MUAC, mid-upper arm circumference.