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Prevalence of severe stunting in children under age 5

Definition:

  • Prevalence of severe stunting in children under age 5 refers to proportion of children under 5 years old who are considered severely stunted.
  • Stunting is a condition characterized by linear growth retardation, or being too short for one's age. It is a serious public health problem that has long-term consequences for a child's physical and cognitive development.

Unit of Measure:

  • Percent (%)

Year:

  • 2013

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, 07:11 (UTC)
Created May 16, 2024, 09:39 (UTC)