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Prevalence of anemia in infants and young children (birth to 5 y of age) by region, 20051
| Global region | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|
| Africa | 64.6 |
| Asia | 47.7 |
| Europe | 16.7 |
| Latin America | 39.5 |
| North America | 3.4 |
| Oceania | 28.0 |
1Adapted with permission from reference 216.
