Guyana has observed a 1.3% (18.6%) increase in the prevalence of underweight in female children under 5, which now stands at 8.3%.
Prevalence of underweight in female children under 5 in Guyana
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Female underweight children
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intl dollar326
+intl dollar67
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Guyana Female underweight children between 1993 and 2019
| Period | Female underweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.3% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 7% | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 9.9% | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 10% | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 12.3% |