Child malnutrition in Mandi
Mandi ranks 6th of 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh for child stunting, highest first, level with Himachal Pradesh's 31%. It rose 5 points since NFHS-4.
Mandi against Himachal Pradesh and India
| Measure | Mandi | NFHS-4 | Himachal Pradesh | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 5 stunted (too short for age) | 31.3% | 26.3% | 30.8% | 35.5% |
| Children under 5 wasted (too thin for height) | 19.9% | 13.1% | 17.4% | 19.3% |
| Children under 5 severely wasted | 8% | 4.5% | 6.9% | 7.7% |
| Children under 5 underweight | 21.3% | 16.2% | 25.5% | 32.1% |
| Children under 5 overweight | 7% | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Children 6-59 months anaemic | 52.2% | 37.8% | 55.4% | 67.1% |
| Women 15-49 anaemic | 48.9% | 39.8% | 53% | 57% |
| Women 15-49 underweight (BMI under 18.5) | 12.8% | 15.2% | 13.9% | 18.7% |
| Children 6-23 months with an adequate diet | 24.4% | 13.9% | 19% | 11.3% |
Child stunting in Himachal Pradesh's districts
Water in Mandi
Groundwater, rain and the water table shape what farms in Mandi can grow and what families can drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is the malnutrition rate in Mandi?
In NFHS-5 (2019-21), 31% of children under five in Mandi district were stunted, 20% wasted and 21% underweight. Stunting is level with Himachal Pradesh's 31% and India's 36%.
Is child malnutrition falling in Mandi?
Stunting in Mandi rose from 26% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 31% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), 5 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 Mandi?
52% of children aged 6 to 59 months in Mandi were anaemic in NFHS-5, which WHO counts as a severe public health problem. So were 49% of women aged 15 to 49.
Is there malnutrition data for my town or neighbourhood in Mandi?
No survey publishes child nutrition below the district, so every town, village and neighbourhood in Mandi 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 Himachal Pradesh.