- The overall prevalence of stunting is at 29.9 percent.
- Boys recorded higher stunting rates than girls. Based on anecdotal information as boys are introduced to complementary foods earlier than girls.
- Prevalence of stunting increases with age. Children in the 18-23 month category recorded the highest stunting rates of 46 percent, followed by the 12-17 month category with 37% and least in the 6-11 month with 19 percent.
- Breastfeeding status is critical in determining stunting levels; Non-breast-fed children had the highest prevalence of stunting. Among breastfed children the 18-23 month category is the group worst affected by chronic malnutrition.
- Dietary diversity is generally poor with only 6 percent of the children meeting the minimum dietary diversity. A large proportion of children were not meeting their energy and nutrient requirements and are therefore predisposed to micro-nutrient deficiencies.
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