Table 3. International ‘integrated food security phase classification’ (IPC) version 2.
| IPC classification of food insecurity level | Prevalence of wasting (Weight-for-height z-score < −2) |
|---|---|
| Minimal | < 5% |
| Stressed | 5–10% |
| Crisis | 10–15% |
| Emergency | 15–30% |
| Famine | >30% |