Central African Republic CF: Vitamin A Supplementation Coverage Rate: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months

2000 - 2018 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Central African Republic CF: Vitamin A Supplementation Coverage Rate: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data was reported at 35.000 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2017. Central African Republic CF: Vitamin A Supplementation Coverage Rate: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data is updated yearly, averaging 21.000 % from Dec 2000 to 2018, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.000 % in 2009 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2017. Central African Republic CF: Vitamin A Supplementation Coverage Rate: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Central African Republic – Table CF.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Vitamin A supplementation refers to the percentage of children ages 6-59 months old who received at least two doses of vitamin A in the previous year.;UNICEF global databases, based on administrative reports from countries (link: https://data.unicef.org/topic/nutrition/vitamin-a-deficiency/);Weighted average;Vitamin A is essential for optimal functioning of the immune system. Vitamin A deficiency, a leading cause of blindness, also causes a greater risk of dying from a range of childhood ailments such as measles, malaria, and diarrhea. In low- and middle-income countries, where vitamin A is consumed largely in fruits and vegetables, daily per capita intake is often insufficient to meet dietary requirements. Providing young children with two high-dose vitamin A capsules a year is a safe, cost-effective, efficient strategy for eliminating vitamin A deficiency and improving child survival. Giving vitamin A to new breastfeeding mothers helps protect their children during the first few months of life. Food fortification with vitamin A is being introduced in many developing countries.

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35.000 2018 0.000 2017 0.000 2017 87.000 2009 % yearly 2000 - 2018

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 1,308.760 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 622.115 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 3.347 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Government Expenditure (XAF bn) 401.735 2028 yearly 1988 - 2028
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Forecast: Government Revenue (XAF bn) 399.895 2028 yearly 1988 - 2028
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Forecast: Population (Person mn) 5.694 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.535 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.173 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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