2018 had a prevalence of anemia among children in children ages 6-59 months of 51.7% in Uganda, but it has now decreased by 0.5% (-1.0%).
Prevalence of anemia among children in children ages 6-59 months in Uganda
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 2000 to 2019
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Anemia among children
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intl dollar37
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Uganda Anemia among children between 2000 and 2019
| Period | Anemia among children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 51.7% | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 52.2% | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 52.7% | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 53.2% | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 53.9% | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 54.6% | 1% |
| 2013 | 55.6% | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 56.7% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 58.1% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 59.5% | 1.7% |
| 2009 | 61.2% | 1.6% |
| 2008 | 62.8% | 1.6% |
| 2007 | 64.4% | 1.6% |
| 2006 | 66% | 1.4% |
| 2005 | 67.4% | 1.3% |
| 2004 | 68.7% | 1.1% |
| 2003 | 69.8% | 1.1% |
| 2002 | 70.9% | 1% |
| 2001 | 71.9% | 1% |
| 2000 | 72.9% |