In Mozambique, the prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 is now 0.7%, representing a decrease of 0.3% (-30.0%) since 2020.
Prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Mozambique
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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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Mozambique Severe wasting in children between 1997 and 2022
| Period | Severe wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 1% | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2.4% | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 2.1% | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 3.6% | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 3.5% |