Commitment
Reduction in the prevalence of all forms of malnutrition in all age groups
Description
By 2030, the government of Eswatini is committed to reducing all forms of malnutrition by 30% of the current prevalence among women of reproductive age group, children under five years, adolescent girls and the elderly. Progress will be monitored annually using routine and periodic data.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Undernutrition
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of stunting in children under five years |
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| Measurement plan | Use data collected by others |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 25.5% | October 2016 |
| Target | 17.5% | March 2030 |
