Child malnutrition in Longleng
Longleng ranks 6th of 11 districts in Nagaland for child stunting, highest first, above Nagaland's 33%. It rose 8 points since NFHS-4.
Longleng against Nagaland and India
| Measure | Longleng | NFHS-4 | Nagaland | India |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children under 5 stunted (too short for age) | 34.1% | 26.1% | 32.7% | 35.5% |
| Children under 5 wasted (too thin for height) | 19.8% | 16.3% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Children under 5 severely wasted | 9.6% | 9% | 7.9% | 7.7% |
| Children under 5 underweight | 25.7% | 17.1% | 26.9% | 32.1% |
| Children under 5 overweight | 6.8% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Children 6-59 months anaemic | 40.4% | 14.2% | 42.7% | 67.1% |
| Women 15-49 anaemic | 34.6% | 21.1% | 28.9% | 57% |
| Women 15-49 underweight (BMI under 18.5) | 14.4% | 15% | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Children 6-23 months with an adequate diet | 20.1% | 12.3% | 14.5% | 11.3% |
Child stunting in Nagaland's districts
Water in Longleng
Groundwater, rain and the water table shape what farms in Longleng can grow and what families can drink.
Frequently asked questions
What is the malnutrition rate in Longleng?
In NFHS-5 (2019-21), 34% of children under five in Longleng district were stunted, 20% wasted and 26% underweight. Stunting is above Nagaland's 33% and India's 36%.
Is child malnutrition falling in Longleng?
Stunting in Longleng rose from 26% in NFHS-4 (2015-16) to 34% in NFHS-5 (2019-21), 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 Longleng?
40% of children aged 6 to 59 months in Longleng 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 Longleng?
No survey publishes child nutrition below the district, so every town, village and neighbourhood in Longleng 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 Nagaland.