Prevalence of stunting in children under 2 years

Definition:

  • Prevalence of stunting in children under 2 years refers to proportion of children under 2 years old who are considered stunted.
  • Stunting is a condition where a child is significantly shorter than their age-appropriate height due to chronic malnutrition. It is often a result of insufficient nutrient intake, repeated infections, or underlying health conditions.

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

Data and Resources

Additional Info

Field Value
Source MOH - SKI / Survei Kesehatan Indonesia
Author UNICEF
Maintainer UNICEF
Last Updated September 30, 2024, 06:15 (UTC)
Created September 20, 2024, 06:15 (UTC)