In the United States, the prevalence of underweight in male children under 5 is now 0.5%, representing a decrease of 1.1% (-68.8%) since 2016.
Prevalence of underweight in male children under 5 in the United States
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Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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United States Male underweight children between 1991 and 2018
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0.5% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 1% | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 1.5% | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 1.4% | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 1.3% | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 0.5% |