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Julius Bizimungu
THE NEW TIMES (Rwanda)
"...The Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, the sixth of its kind, shows that stunting – chronic malnutrition – rates are still highest in poorest households and those in rural areas.
"The survey results showed that 36 per cent of children in rural areas were stunted compared to 20 per cent in urban areas.
"Stunting generally increases with age, peaking at 40 per cent among children aged 24-35 months, according to the study.
"[...] The survey, which attracted record participation and focused mainly on women and children, indicated that 1 per cent of children were wasted in 2020 compared to 2 per cent in 2015..."
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Julius Bizimungu
THE NEW TIMES (Rwanda)
"...The Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, the sixth of its kind, shows that stunting – chronic malnutrition – rates are still highest in poorest households and those in rural areas. The survey results showed that 36 per cent of children in rural areas were stunted compared to 20 per cent in urban areas. Stunting generally increases with age, peaking at 40 per cent among children aged 24-35 months, according to the study. [...] The survey, which attracted record participation and focused mainly on women and children, indicated that 1 per cent of children were wasted in 2020 compared to 2 per cent in 2015..." |