Senegal SN: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5

1990 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Senegal SN: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 67.900 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 69.300 % for 2015. Senegal SN: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 82.300 % from Dec 1990 to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.000 % in 1997 and a record low of 67.900 % in 2016. Senegal SN: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Senegal – Table SN.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.1?lang=en).; 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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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
67.90 2016 69.30 2015 67.90 2016 84.00 1997 % yearly 1990 - 2016

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 5,556.880 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 2,086.288 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.154 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (XOF bn) 7,812.850 2028 yearly 1994 - 2028
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Forecast: Government Revenue (XOF bn) 6,913.410 2028 yearly 1994 - 2028
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Forecast: Population (Person mn) 20.797 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
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Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) -10.292 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -2.172 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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