Iraq IQ: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5

2000 - 2011 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Iraq IQ: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 11.800 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.000 % for 2006. Iraq IQ: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 11.800 % from Dec 2000 to 2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 % in 2006 and a record low of 5.500 % in 2000. Iraq IQ: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iraq – Table IQ.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of overweight children is the percentage of children under age 5 whose weight for height is more than two standard deviations above the median for the international reference population of the corresponding age as established by the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006.; ; UNICEF, WHO, World Bank: Joint child malnutrition estimates (JME). Aggregation is based on UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank harmonized dataset (adjusted, comparable data) and methodology.; Linear mixed-effect model estimates; Estimates of overweight children are also from national survey data. Once considered only a high-income economy problem, overweight children have become a growing concern in developing countries. Research shows an association between childhood obesity and a high prevalence of diabetes, respiratory disease, high blood pressure, and psychosocial and orthopedic disorders (de Onis and Blössner 2003). Childhood obesity is associated with a higher chance of obesity, premature death, and disability in adulthood. In addition to increased future risks, obese children experience breathing difficulties and increased risk of fractures, hypertension, early markers of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and psychological effects. Children in low- and middle-income countries are more vulnerable to inadequate nutrition before birth and in infancy and early childhood. Many of these children are exposed to high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt, calorie-dense, micronutrient-poor foods, which tend be lower in cost than more nutritious foods. These dietary patterns, in conjunction with low levels of physical activity, result in sharp increases in childhood obesity, while under-nutrition continues

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What was Iraq's Iraq IQ: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5 in 2011?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
11.80 2011 15.00 2006 5.50 2000 15.00 2006 % yearly 2000 - 2011

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 13,943.870 2027 yearly 2003 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 6,448.270 2027 yearly 2003 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.625 2027 yearly 1999 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (IQD bn) 179,493.930 2028 yearly 2004 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (IQD bn) 335,546.530 2028 yearly 2004 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (IQD bn) 140,814.120 2028 yearly 2004 - 2028
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 49.280 2028 yearly 2003 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.000 2028 yearly 2005 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -24.042 2028 yearly 2001 - 2028

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