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Prevalence of severe malnutrition in children under age 5

Definition:

  • Prevalence of severe malnutrition in children under age 5 refers to proportion of children under 5 years old who are diagnosed with severe malnutrition.
  • Severe malnutrition is a serious condition caused by a lack of proper nutrition, which can lead to stunted growth, weakened immune systems, and even death.

Unit of Measure:

  • Proportion

Year:

  • 2018

SDG Indicator:

  • 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting (height for age <-2 standard deviation from the median of the World Health Organization (WHO) Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age

CPAP Outcome:

  • Child Survival and Development

CPAP Output:

  • 1.1 Nutrition

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Source MOH - NIHRD - RISKESDAS
Author UNICEF
Maintainer UNICEF
Last Updated July 2, 2024, 07:54 (UTC)
Created July 2, 2024, 07:54 (UTC)