Child malnutrition in North Goa
North Goa ranks 2nd of 2 districts in Goa for child stunting, highest first, below Goa's 26%. It rose 2.8 points since NFHS-4.
North Goa against Goa and India
| Measure | North Goa | NFHS-4 | Goa | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 5 stunted (too short for age) | 24.2% | 21.4% | 25.8% | 35.5% |
| Children under 5 wasted (too thin for height) | 17.7% | 17.5% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Children under 5 severely wasted | 7.3% | 7.2% | 7.5% | 7.7% |
| Children under 5 underweight | 25.8% | 23.8% | 24% | 32.1% |
| Children under 5 overweight | 2.7% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Children 6-59 months anaemic | 55.2% | 48.5% | 53.2% | 67.1% |
| Women 15-49 anaemic | 40% | 33% | 39% | 57% |
| Women 15-49 underweight (BMI under 18.5) | 14.1% | 15.9% | 13.8% | 18.7% |
| Children 6-23 months with an adequate diet | 25.8% | 11.9% | 21.5% | 11.3% |
Child stunting in Goa's districts
- 1South Goa28%
- 2North Goa24%
Frequently asked questions
What is the malnutrition rate in North Goa?
In NFHS-5 (2019-21), 24% of children under five in North Goa district were stunted, 18% wasted and 26% underweight. Stunting is below Goa's 26% and India's 36%.
Is child malnutrition falling in North Goa?
Stunting in North Goa rose from 21% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 24% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), 2.8 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 North Goa?
55% of children aged 6 to 59 months in North Goa were anaemic in NFHS-5, which WHO counts as a severe public health problem. So were 40% of women aged 15 to 49.
Is there malnutrition data for my town or neighbourhood in North Goa?
No survey publishes child nutrition below the district, so every town, village and neighbourhood in North Goa 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 Goa.