Prevalence of severe stunting in children under 5 years

Definition:

• Prevalence of severe stunting in children under 5 years refers to percentage of children under 5 years old who are considered severely stunted.
• Severe stunting is a condition in which a child's height is significantly below the age-appropriate reference point. It is considered more severe than moderate stunting.

Unit of Measure:

• Percent (%)

Year:

• 2023

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