One in six children in Sudurpaschim suffers from wasting
Summary
Nearly 16 percent of children under five in Sudurpaschim suffer from wasting, an acute malnutrition condition exceeding WHO emergency thresholds, signaling a serious health crisis in the province.
Key Points
- About 15.8 percent of children under five in Sudurpaschim province suffer from wasting, surpassing the WHO emergency threshold of 14.9 percent.
- Stunting affects 25.3 percent and underweight prevalence is 25.5 percent among children in Sudurpaschim indicating chronic undernutrition.
- The recent Smart+ survey highlights a serious setback in nutritional progress previously achieved in the province.
- Experts urge urgent nutrition-focused and sanitation interventions to address the malnutrition emergency in Sudurpaschim.
