Goal
Reduce prevalence of stunting in children under 5 years of age
Stunting under 5 reduced to 10%
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
| Verification status | Verified Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | High Find out more |
| Progress status | No response See progress details |
| Targeted location | National - National with representative sample |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | Children under 5 years |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Population coverage | 1,881,000.0 |
| Duration | January, 2016 - December, 2030 |
Goal action plan
Already included in the multisector nutrition plan in the country. Periodfic District Health Survey conducted in the country every 5 years provides the data as it is already included in the survey instrument.
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | Prevalence (%) Of Stunted Children Under 5 Years Of Age |
|---|---|
| Indicator monitor | Annual survey. All children under 5 years are called to weigh at the clinics |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 2016 | 17.30% | |
| Progress report | No response | ||
| Target | December, 2030 | 10% |
Nutrition Action Classification
Enabling
- Financial
- Operational
- Leadership and governance
- Research monitoring and data
Policy
- Food environment
- Food supply chain
- Consumer knowledge
- Nutrition care services
Impact
- Undernutrition
- Diet
- Obesity and diet-related NCDs
- Food and nutrition security
