This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Moldovan statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Moldovan-specific metadata information.
| Indicator |
Indicator 2.2.2.b: Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Definition and concepts |
Children aged under 5 years old with weight for height lower by two standard deviations from median for the reference population, are considered to be with moderate or severe malnutrition, and those with an index smaller by three standard deviations from the median reference are considered to be with severe malnutrition. Malnutrition usually is the result of a recent dietary deficiency. The index may have significant season variations, depending on the availability of food products or disease prevalence. The indicator is estimated based on a standardized methodology using WHO Child Growth Standards. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent, % |
| Method of computation |
Number of children, aged under 5 years old, whose weight for the respective age is lower by two standard deviation from the median for the reference population, out of the total number of children under 5 years old * 100. |
| Periodicity |
Once every few years |
| Data last updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Metadata last updated | May 19, 2023 |