The current prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 of Cameroon is 1.6%, an increase of 0.3% (23.1%) compared to 2014.
Prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Cameroon
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Severe wasting in children
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Cameroon Severe wasting in children between 1991 and 2018
| Period | Severe wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.6% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2% | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 2.3% | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 2.2% | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 1.1% |