The current prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in India is 7.5%, which has increased by 2.6% (53.1%) since 2017.
Prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in India
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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
India Severe wasting in children between 1992 and 2020
| Period | Severe wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.5% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 4.9% | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 7.7% | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 4.6% | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 6.8% | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 6% | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 6.9% |