Nepal NP: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months

Nepal NP: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data was reported at 44.600 % in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 44.500 % for 2018. Nepal NP: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data is updated yearly, averaging 47.900 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.700 % in 2000 and a record low of 44.500 % in 2018. Nepal NP: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % 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 Nepal – Table NP.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics.;Weighted average;Anemia is defined as a low blood haemoglobin concentration. Anaemia may result from a number of causes, with the most significant contributor being iron deficiency. Anaemia resulting from iron deficiency adversely affects cognitive and motor development and causes fatigue and low productivity. Children under age 5 and pregnant women have the highest risk for anemia.

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