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What are the current states of indicators contributing to a comprehensive view of nutrition for health and development in Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Child malnutrition:
|
Indicator |
Year |
Value |
|
% Low birth weight (<2500 g) |
2006 |
7.0 |
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies:
|
Indicator |
Year |
Value |
|
% Anemia children <5 y (Hb <110 g/L) |
|
no data |
|
% Anemia pregnant women (Hb <110 g/L) |
2001 |
21.4 |
|
% Clinical vitamin A deficiency in women(history of night blindness during most recent pregnancy) |
|
no data |
|
% Subclinical vitamin A deficiency in preschool-age children (serum/plasma retinol <0.70 μmol/L) |
2001 |
0.5 |
|
Median urinary iodine concentration (μg/L) in children 6-12y |
2000-2001 |
165.0 |
Ref: www.who.int
