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Prevalence of severe stunting in children under 2 years

Definition:

  • Prevalence of severe stunting in children under 2 years refers to percentage of children under 2 years old who are considered severely stunted.
  • 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:

  • 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 September 20, 2024, 06:26 (UTC)
Created July 2, 2024, 07:12 (UTC)