Afghanistan Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5

1990 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Afghanistan Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 46.400 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 45.800 % for 2015. Afghanistan Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 47.100 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.900 % in 1990 and a record low of 44.200 % in 2010. Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan – Table AF.World Bank.WDI: Social: 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
46.400 2016 45.800 2015 44.200 2010 65.900 1990 % yearly 1990 - 2016

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Afghanistan Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 2,173.745 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 410.933 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.711 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (AFA bn) 229.209 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Forecast: Government Net Debt (AFA bn) 0.000 yearly -
Forecast: Government Revenue (AFA bn) 210.773 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 42.171 2023 yearly 2002 - 2023
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) -7.714 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) 2.814 2020 yearly 2002 - 2020

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