Children Under 5 Who Are Stunted

Choropleth map of India by state: Children Under 5 Who Are Stunted. 38% of under-5 children in Bihar are stunted; in Kerala it's 12% — being born in the wrong state costs you inches.
38% of under-5 children in Bihar are stunted; in Kerala it's 12% — being born in the wrong state costs you inches.
Policy implication
Stunting is irreversible after age 2; targeted nutrition in the first 1,000 days must be a state-level emergency.
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Source: NFHS-5 (2019-21). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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