Cameroon is currently observing a prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 of 9.9%, marking a decrease of 4.3% (-30.3%) compared to 2014.
Prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 in Cameroon
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
Similar regions to Cameroon
Female underweight children
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intl dollar104
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Contraceptive modern method prevalence
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Cameroon Female underweight children between 1991 and 2018
| Period | Female underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9.9% | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 14.2% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 14.6% | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 14.2% | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 15% | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 13.6% |