Nutrition

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Malnutrition among preschool-aged children (0–4 years of age)

Stunted (%)
2022
Wasted (%)
2016–2023 (R)
Overweight (%)
2022
Moderate and severe (m) Severe Moderate and severe (R) Moderate and severe (m)
34 2 7 3
Source: UNICEF (State of World’s Children 2024)

 

Malnutrition among school-aged children (5–19 years of age)
2022

Thinness (%) Overweight (%)
Thin and severely thin Overweight and obese
16 19
Source: UNICEF (State of World’s Children 2024)

 

Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Indicators in Pakistan

Indicator Value (%)
Early initiation of breastfeeding 20
Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months) 48
Continued breastfeeding (12-23 months) All children 63
Continued breastfeeding (12-23 months) (Poorest 20%) 67
Continued breastfeeding (12-23 months) (Richest 20%) 60
Children consuming foods (6-23 months) <=2 food groups (severe food poverty) 38
Children consuming foods (6-23 months) 3−4 food groups (moderate food poverty) 47
Children consuming foods (6-23 months) At least 5 food groups (minimum dietary diversity) 15
Minimum Meal Frequency (6-23 months) 61
Minimum Acceptable Diet (6-23 months) 13
Zero vegetable or fruit consumption (6-23 months) 61
Source: UNICEF (State of World’s Children 2024)
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