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Table 3 Levels of malnutrition among underfive children

From: An investigation on factors associated with malnutrition among underfive children in Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts, Uganda

Malnutrition Index

Overall status (%)

Nakaseke (n = 54)

Nakasongola (n = 50)

Stunting

38.5

23 (42.6 %)

17 (34.0 %)

Wasting

16.5

12 (22.2 %)

5 (10.2 %)

Underweight

13.5

9 (16.7)

5 (10.0 %)