Child malnutrition in South Goa
South Goa ranks 1st of 2 districts in Goa for child stunting, highest first, above Goa's 26%. It rose 10 points since NFHS-4.
South Goa against Goa and India
| Measure | South Goa | NFHS-4 | Goa | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 5 stunted (too short for age) | 28.3% | 18.3% | 25.8% | 35.5% |
| Children under 5 wasted (too thin for height) | 21.4% | 27.7% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Children under 5 severely wasted | 8% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 7.7% |
| Children under 5 underweight | 21% | 23.9% | 24% | 32.1% |
| Children under 5 overweight | 2.8% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Children 6-59 months anaemic | 50% | 48.1% | 53.2% | 67.1% |
| Women 15-49 anaemic | 37.6% | 28.7% | 39% | 57% |
| Women 15-49 underweight (BMI under 18.5) | 13.5% | 12.9% | 13.8% | 18.7% |
| Children 6-23 months with an adequate diet | 13.4% | 8.5% | 21.5% | 11.3% |
Child stunting in Goa's districts
- 1South Goa28%
- 2North Goa24%
Water in South Goa
Groundwater, rain and the water table shape what farms in South Goa can grow and what families can drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is the malnutrition rate in South Goa?
In NFHS-5 (2019-21), 28% of children under five in South Goa district were stunted, 21% wasted and 21% underweight. Stunting is above Goa's 26% and India's 36%.
Is child malnutrition falling in South Goa?
Stunting in South Goa rose from 18% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 28% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), 10 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 South Goa?
50% of children aged 6 to 59 months in South Goa were anaemic in NFHS-5, which WHO counts as a severe public health problem. So were 38% of women aged 15 to 49.
Is there malnutrition data for my town or neighbourhood in South Goa?
No survey publishes child nutrition below the district, so every town, village and neighbourhood in South 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.