MCH

MCH is an acronym used in several domains to denote different concepts.

In medicine, MCH stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin, the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell. It is calculated by dividing the hemoglobin concentration by the red blood cell count and multiplying by 10, yielding a value typically expressed in picograms per cell. MCH, together with MCV and MCHC, helps classify anemia and assess red blood cell characteristics.

In public health and medicine, MCH also refers to maternal and child health, a field focusing on the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the health and development of infants and young children. Public health programs address prenatal care, nutrition, vaccination, child growth monitoring, and disease prevention, often supported by organizations such as the World Health Organization and national health agencies.

In computing, MCH stands for Memory Controller Hub, a chipset component used in some Intel-based computer architectures. The MCH integrated the memory controller and other functions that in earlier systems resided in the northbridge, acting as a bridge between the CPU, memory, and high-speed I/O.

Other uses exist, including corporate naming conventions, such as MCH Group, a Swiss-based company involved in exhibitions and events. The exact expansion of MCH varies by context, and the acronym may refer to different organizations or concepts beyond those listed here.