Table 2.
Prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 0–59 months (N = 2,720).
| Characteristics | Mean ± SD | Frequency (n) | % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional status | |||
| Height-for-age Z-score (HAZ) | −0.92 ± 3.0 | ||
| Weight-for-height Z-score (WHZ) | −0.24 ± 2.9 | ||
| Weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ) | −0.69 ± 2.9 | ||
| Stunting (HAZ < −2) | 522 | 17.9 (16.1–19.9) | |
| Severe stunting (HAZ < −3) | 145 | 4.8 (3.7–6.1) | |
| Wasting (WHZ < −2) | 133 | 4.7 (3.7–6.0) | |
| Severe wasting (WHZ < −3) | 24 | 0.7 (0.4–1.3) | |
| Concurrent wasting and stunting | 39 | 1.4 (0.9–2.0) | |
| Underweight (WAZ < −2) | 297 | 10.8 (9.3–12.5) |
∗ Z-scores: length-for-age, weight-for-age, and weight-for-height, WHO Standard 2006.