Uganda UG: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5

1990 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Uganda UG: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 51.100 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.100 % for 2015. Uganda UG: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.100 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.400 % in 1990 and a record low of 51.100 % in 2016. Uganda UG: 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 Uganda – Table UG.World Bank.WDI: 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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What was Uganda's Uganda UG: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 in 2016?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
51.10 2016 52.10 2015 51.10 2016 78.40 1990 % yearly 1990 - 2016

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