The present prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Zambia is 1.5%, a decrease of 1% (-40.0%) compared to 2013.
Prevalence of severe wasting in children under 5 in Zambia
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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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intl dollar17
-intl dollar1
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Birth registration
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Zambia Severe wasting in children between 1992 and 2018
| Period | Severe wasting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.5% | -1% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 2.3% | 0% |
| 2002 | 2.3% | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 2% | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 2.2% |