Dominican Republic: Prevalence of anemia among children

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 Dominican Republic

Anemia, percent of children ages 6-59 months

 Latest value 27.80
 Year 2019
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2000 - 2019
 Average 30.68
 Min - Max 27.80 - 34.60
 Source The World Health Organization
The latest value from 2019 is 27.8 percent, a decline from 28 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 33.56 percent, based on data from 184 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 2000 to 2019 is 30.68 percent. The minimum value, 27.8 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 34.6 percent was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Dominican Republic - Prevalence of anemia among children - Recent values chart

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Dominican Republic - Prevalence of anemia among children - historical chart - 2000-2019




Definition: Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

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