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- Title
The short child: Importance of early detection and timely referral.
- Authors
Mavinkurve, Meenal; Zaini, Azriyanti Bt Anuar; Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid
- 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.
- Subjects
MALAYSIA; GROWTH of children; GROWTH disorders; FAMILY medicine; MEDICAL specialties &; specialists; SHORT stature
- Publication
Malaysian Family Physician, 2021, Vol 16, Issue 3, p6
- ISSN
1985-207X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.51866/rv1157