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
Baseline Value/s: 48.20
Baseline Units: Percentage
Baseline Trend: Major Challenges
Baseline Source: MICS (2014-15)
Current Trend:
Means of Verification:
MICS data, Dashboard of Accelerated Action programme, WFP & FAO assessment data
Risks:
Increase in anemia and iron deficency in women of reproductive age
increase in under wieght birth
Departments:
Nutrition Support Programme
Indicator Metadata: N/A
| YEAR | PREDICTED DATA |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
48 |
| 2024 |
45 |
| 2026 |
40 |
| 2028 |
35 |
| 2030 |
30 |
| YEAR | ACTUAL DATA | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
50.2 |
MICS (2018-19) |