Percentage of children age 6-59 months given vitamin A supplements in the last 6 months

Definition:

• Percentage of children age 6-59 months given vitamin A supplements in the last 6 months is an indicator of vitamin A deficiency prevention efforts. It reflects the proportion of children in the target age group who have received vitamin A supplementation within the past six months, through programs or campaigns. This metric is important because vitamin A deficiency is a public health problem in many parts of the world. It can lead to serious health complications, including blindness, diarrhea, and respiratory infections.

Unit of Measure:

• Percent (%)

Year:

• 2007, 2012, 2017

Source:

• BKKBN - IDHS

SDG Indicator:

• -

CPAP Outcome:

• Child Survival and Development

CPAP Output:

• 1.1 Nutrition