Models
Ponderal Growth
Weight-for-height z-scores and wasting prevalence parameters.
5.4%
Wasting Prevalence
WHZ < -2
1.2%
SAM Prevalence
WHZ < -3
-0.52
Mean WHZ
767
Children (n)
WHZ Trajectory
Mean weight-for-height z-score by age with +/- 1 SD band
Wasting Threshold
Wasting Prevalence by Age
Survey-derived wasting indicators
4 rows
| Age group | n | Wasted (%) | Mean WHZ | SD WHZ | SAM (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-8 mo | 124 | 4.8 | -0.38 | 1.02 | 0.8 |
| 9-11 mo | 108 | 5.6 | -0.52 | 1.08 | 1.2 |
| 12-17 mo | 198 | 6.1 | -0.61 | 1.12 | 1.5 |
| 18-23 mo | 337 | 5.3 | -0.55 | 1.06 | 1.1 |