The short child: Importance of early detection and timely referral
- Author:
Meenal Mavinkurve
1
;
Azriyanti Bt Anuar Zaini
1
;
Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- From:Malaysian Family Physician 2021;16(3):6-15
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- 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.
- Full text:2.2021my0146.pdf
