Children under 5 wasted, male (%)

The percentage of wasting (defined as more than two standard deviations below the median weight-for-height of the WHO Child Growth Standards) among children aged five years or younger. Numerator: Number of children aged five years or younger that meet the criteria for wasting. Denominator: Total number of children aged five years or younger surveyed.

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Maintainer UNEP SDG Unit
Last Updated February 23, 2024, 14:40 (UTC)
Created February 23, 2024, 14:40 (UTC)
Language en
category Sufficient food production
data_type statistical
indicator_id 1089
indicator_name Wasting prevalence in children aged < 5 years, male (%)
spatial_coverage global
unit % of children under 5