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Nutrition

Child malnutrition, breastfeeding practices, and anemia prevalence from the EDS-RDC III 2023–2024 survey.

45%
Children stunted
Near 2007 levels (46%)
7%
Children wasted
↓ from 10% in 2007
52%
Exclusive breastfeeding
Under 6 months
70%
Children anemic
High prevalence
23%
Women overweight/obese
Ages 20-49

Trends in Child Malnutrition

% of children under 5

Stunting by Wealth Quintile

% of children under 5 stunted

Stunting by Mother's Education

% of children under 5 stunted

Anemia Prevalence

% anemic by group

Women's Nutritional Status (20-49 years)

BMI distribution