South Africa: Prevalence of anemia among children
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| South Africa |
Anemia, percent of children ages 6-59 months |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 44.40 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 2000 - 2019 |
| Average | 39.25 |
| Min - Max | 34.50 - 44.40 |
| Source | The World Health Organization |
The latest value from 2019 is 44.4 percent, an increase from 42.9 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 33.56 percent, based on data from 184 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2000 to 2019 is 39.25 percent. The minimum value, 34.5 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 44.4 percent was recorded in 2019.
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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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