Weight-for-height <-2SD but height-for-age ≥-2SD, Survey Estimates
Percentage of children under 5 years of age who are wasted only
Alternate (Display) Name
Wasted Only
Numerator Definition
Number of children under 5 falling below -2 standard deviations from the median weight-for-height and falling at or above -2 standard deviations from the median height for age of the reference population
Denominator Definition
Children under 5 years of age in the surveyed population
Additional Details
This is a derived indicator calculated by subtracting the overlap of stunted and wasted from the point of estimate of wasting (all children with valid WHZ)
Is Emergency Indicator: No
Is SDG Progress indicator: No
Is SOWC: No
Is UNICEF reporting custodian: No
IsCountdown2030: No
IsCovid: No
SDG Indicator: N/A
Strategic Plan Indicator: N/A