Girl's Weight for Age Chart

GIRL'S WEIGHT FOR AGE CHART

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Interpretation of lines:

• This Weight-for Age Chart shows body-weight relative to age in comparison to the Median (0-line)
• A girl whose weight-for-age is below the -2 line, is underweight
• A girl whose weight-for-age is below the -3 line, is severely underweight. Clinical signs of Marasmus or Kwashiorkor may be observed
• If her line crosses a z-score line and the shift is away from the median, this may indicate a problem or risk of a problem
• If her line stays close to the median, occasionally crossing above or below it, this is fine

Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare Level, 2020 Edition