Gabon GA: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5

2000 - 2012 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Gabon GA: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 7.700 % in 2012. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.600 % for 2000. Gabon GA: Prevalence of Overweight: Weight for Height: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 6.650 % from Dec 2000 to 2012, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.700 % in 2012 and a record low of 5.600 % in 2000. Gabon GA: 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 Gabon – Table GA.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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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
7.70 2012 5.60 2000 5.60 2000 7.70 2012 % yearly 2000 - 2012

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 22,980.030 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 11,088.080 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 3.809 2027 yearly 1981 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (XAF bn) 3,095.810 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Government Net Debt (XAF bn) 9,769.960 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Forecast: Government Revenue (XAF bn) 2,387.350 2028 yearly 1990 - 2028
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.314 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 2.662 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -1.367 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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