Child malnutrition in Lunglei
Lunglei ranks 6th of 8 districts in Mizoram for child stunting, highest first, below Mizoram's 29%. It rose 1.2 points since NFHS-4.
Lunglei against Mizoram and India
| Measure | Lunglei | NFHS-4 | Mizoram | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 5 stunted (too short for age) | 26.5% | 25.3% | 28.9% | 35.5% |
| Children under 5 wasted (too thin for height) | 9.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| Children under 5 severely wasted | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
| Children under 5 underweight | 11.1% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 32.1% |
| Children under 5 overweight | 10.1% | 3.2% | 10% | 3.4% |
| Children 6-59 months anaemic | 45.7% | 26.9% | 46.4% | 67.1% |
| Women 15-49 anaemic | 34.9% | 37.1% | 34.8% | 57% |
| Women 15-49 underweight (BMI under 18.5) | 6.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Children 6-23 months with an adequate diet | 9.4% | 11.7% | 13.4% | 11.3% |
Child stunting in Mizoram's districts
Water in Lunglei
Groundwater, rain and the water table shape what farms in Lunglei can grow and what families can drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is the malnutrition rate in Lunglei?
In NFHS-5 (2019-21), 27% of children under five in Lunglei district were stunted, 9.5% wasted and 11% underweight. Stunting is below Mizoram's 29% and India's 36%.
Is child malnutrition falling in Lunglei?
Stunting in Lunglei rose from 25% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 27% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), 1.2 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 Lunglei?
46% of children aged 6 to 59 months in Lunglei were anaemic in NFHS-5, which WHO counts as a severe public health problem. So were 35% of women aged 15 to 49.
Is there malnutrition data for my town or neighbourhood in Lunglei?
No survey publishes child nutrition below the district, so every town, village and neighbourhood in Lunglei 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 Mizoram.