28. Stunting, Wasting, and Micronutrient Deficiency Disorders

Table 28.1: Estimated Prevalence of Selected Nutritional Deficiencies in Children Ages Birth through Four, by Region (percent)

Sources: Underweight: Fishman and others 2004; vitamin A: Rice, West, and Black 2004; iron: Stoltzfus, Mullany, and Black 2004; zinc: Caulfield and Black 2004.

28. Stunting, Wasting, and Micronutrient Deficiency Disorders

Table 28.1: Estimated Prevalence of Selected Nutritional Deficiencies in Children Ages Birth through Four, by Region (percent)