Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months

2000 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data was reported at 23.600 % in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.700 % for 2018. Jamaica JM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data is updated yearly, averaging 26.450 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.700 % in 2000 and a record low of 23.600 % in 2019. Jamaica JM: 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 Jamaica – Table JM.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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23.600 2019 23.700 2018 23.600 2019 27.700 2000 % yearly 2000 - 2019

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Jamaica Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 14,751.510 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 7,621.283 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.600 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (JMD bn) 1,331.228 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (JMD bn) 2,370.493 2030 yearly 2000 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (JMD bn) 1,364.649 2030 yearly 1991 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.762 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 4.400 2023 yearly 1980 - 2023
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.506 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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