This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldova statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Moldovan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
Indicator |
Indicator 2.2.2.a: Prevalence of overweight among children aged under 5 years old |
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Definition and concepts |
Children aged under 5 years old with higher weight for their height by two standard deviations from the median for the reference population, are considered to be overweight. The indicator is estimated based on the standardised methodology using the WHO Child Growth Standards. |
Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
Data sources |
MICS 2012 |
Data providers |
National Agency for Public Health |
Institutional mandate |
Ministry of Health |
Method of computation |
Number of children, aged under 5 years old, whose weight for the respective age is higher by two standard deviations from the median for the reference population, out of the total number of children aged under 5 years old * 100. |
Data last updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
Metadata last updated | May 19, 2023 |