Table 1.
Prevalence of stunting (moderate and/or severe) by age group. In‐depth analysis of the 2012 Comprehensive Nutrition Survey in the state of Maharashtra, India
| Proportion (%) of children stunted (HAZ < −2) | Proportion (%) of children severely stunted (HAZ < −3) | Proportion (%) of stunted children severely stunted | Number of children by age group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (months) | ||||
| 0 to 5 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 39.0 | 635 |
| 6 to 8 | 13.0 | 2.9 | 22.4 | 386 |
| 9 to 11 | 14.9 | 3.6 | 24.1 | 315 |
| 12 to 17 | 30.4 | 10.0 | 33.0 | 684 |
| 18 to 23 | 40.5 | 14.1 | 34.8 | 541 |
| 0 to 23 | 22.7 | 7.4 | 32.7 | 2561 |
HAZ, height‐for‐age z‐score.