2.2.2
Prevalence of malnutrition (weight for height >+2 or <-2 standard deviation from the median of the WHO Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age, by type (wasting and overweight)
Indicator description
The standard deviation from the median weight-for-age according to the WHO Child Growth Standards is> + 2 or <-2. Wasting is defined as the percentage of children aged 0-59 months (under 5 years) with a weight below –2 values
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Estimates |
Responsible federal authority |
Rosstat |