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MUAC tape price in Kenya.

Original price was: KSh 170.00.Current price is: KSh 150.00.

Shop accurate MUAC tapes for quick and easy malnutrition screening. Durable, flexible, and color-coded for reliable mid-upper arm circumference measurement.

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Category: Maternity and New born products.

Description

A MUAC tape (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference tape) is a simple, color-coded measuring tool used to assess nutritional status, especially in children under five years of age and in pregnant women. It’s widely used in community health and emergency settings to screen for malnutrition.

A MUAC tape (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference tape) is a simple, color-coded measuring tape used to quickly assess nutritional status, especially to screen for malnutrition in children by measuring the circumference of the upper arm. It helps identify acute malnutrition in community and clinical settings. (en.wikipedia.org)

🔹 What It Is:

MUAC tape measures the circumference of the upper arm, midway between the shoulder and the elbow. It’s a quick, low-cost method for identifying acute malnutrition in resource-limited environments.

🔹 Key Features of a MUAC Tape:

Material:
- Made of flexible, durable plastic or coated paper.
- Waterproof and easy to clean (for plastic versions).
Color-Coded Zones:
- Clearly marked colored bands indicate nutrition status:
  - 🔴 Red: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)
  - 🟠 Yellow: Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
  - 🟢 Green: Normal/Nutritionally adequate
- Standard color thresholds:
  - <11.5 cm: Severe malnutrition (red)
  - 11.5–12.5 cm: Moderate malnutrition (yellow)
  - >12.5 cm: Normal (green)
Measurement Units:
- Marked in centimeters and millimeters for precision.
- Most commonly ranges from 10 cm to 26 cm.
Design:
- Compact and lightweight, easy to carry in field kits.
- May include slits or clips to help secure and hold the tape during measurement.
Single-Handed Use:
- Designed to be used by one person in the field without assistance.
Standardized Tool:
- Endorsed by WHO, UNICEF, and many health organizations for malnutrition screening.