Child malnutrition in West Godavari
West Godavari ranks 5th of 13 districts in Andhra Pradesh for child stunting, highest first, level with Andhra Pradesh's 31%. It rose 2.9 points since NFHS-4.
West Godavari against Andhra Pradesh and India
| Measure | West Godavari | NFHS-4 | Andhra Pradesh | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 5 stunted (too short for age) | 31.4% | 28.5% | 31.2% | 35.5% |
| Children under 5 wasted (too thin for height) | 11.7% | 14.7% | 16.1% | 19.3% |
| Children under 5 severely wasted | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6% | 7.7% |
| Children under 5 underweight | 22.5% | 30.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| Children under 5 overweight | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Children 6-59 months anaemic | 62.3% | 55.1% | 63.2% | 67.1% |
| Women 15-49 anaemic | 63% | 59.9% | 58.8% | 57% |
| Women 15-49 underweight (BMI under 18.5) | 10.1% | 14.5% | 14.8% | 18.7% |
| Children 6-23 months with an adequate diet | 3.5% | 2.4% | 9.3% | 11.3% |
Child stunting in Andhra Pradesh's districts
Water in West Godavari
Groundwater, rain and the water table shape what farms in West Godavari can grow and what families can drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is the malnutrition rate in West Godavari?
In NFHS-5 (2019-21), 31% of children under five in West Godavari district were stunted, 12% wasted and 23% underweight. Stunting is level with Andhra Pradesh's 31% and India's 36%.
Is child malnutrition falling in West Godavari?
Stunting in West Godavari rose from 29% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 31% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), 2.9 points. District estimates come from a few hundred children each, so a change of a few points can be chance.
How many children are anaemic in West Godavari?
62% of children aged 6 to 59 months in West Godavari were anaemic in NFHS-5, which WHO counts as a severe public health problem. So were 63% of women aged 15 to 49.
Is there malnutrition data for my town or neighbourhood in West Godavari?
No survey publishes child nutrition below the district, so every town, village and neighbourhood in West Godavari shares these figures. The local anganwadi keeps growth records for the children it serves.
Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-21, IIPS and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, district factsheet, tabulated by pratapvardhan/NFHS-5 (CC BY 4.0). All of Andhra Pradesh.