Open AccessThe short child: Importance of early detection and timely referral
Author(s) -
Meenal Mavinkurve,
Azriyanti Anuar Zaini,
Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
malaysian family physician
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.207
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 1985-2274
pISSN - 1985-207X
DOI - 10.51866/rv1157
Subject(s) - referral , context (archaeology) , medicine , raising (metalworking) , psychology , intensive care medicine , family medicine , engineering , history , archaeology , mechanical engineering
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.