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. 2014 May 13;2:e380. doi: 10.7717/peerj.380

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%