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Prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight of under-five children in Bangladesh, BDHS-2014
| Category | Stunting (Height for age) Frequency (%) | Wasting (Weight for height) Frequency (%) | Underweight (Weight for age) Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severely malnourished | 833 (11.96) | 213 (3.06) | 552 (7.93) |
| Moderately malnourished | 1714 (24.61) | 792 (11.37) | 1708 (24.52) |
| Normal (well-nourished) | 4418 (63.43) | 5960 (85.57) | 4705 (67.55) |
