Micronutrient Deficiencies In Children

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Micronutrient Deficiencies in Children (6-59 months)
Region Anaemia Iron Deficiency Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin D Deficiency Zinc Deficiency
Pakistan 53.7 28.6 51.5 62.7 18.6
ICT 24.3 16.8 43.3 44.6 9.9
Balochistan 70.5 23.1 58.5 70.9 21.8
KP 60.8 20.3 46.7 77 18.6
Punjab 52.1 29.7 49.1 70.7 18
Sindh 51.1 32.4 57.8 37 19.2
Source: NNS 2018
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