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Table 3 Distribution of Stunting is calculated according to different age groups. Ratio of children with mild, moderate and severe stunting is calculated according to 3 ages group including 4–7 years, 8–11 years and 12–18 years

From: Stunting diagnostic and awareness: impact assessment study of sociodemographic factors of stunting among school-going children of Pakistan

Age groups

Total stunted participants

N = 354

Mild Stunting

(−2SD - < −1SD)

N = 93

Moderate Stunting

(−3SD - < −2SD)

N = 175

Severe stunting

(<−3SD)

N = 86

4–7 years

134 (37.85%)

21 (22.58%)

73 (41.71%)

40 (46.51%)

8–11 years

184 (51.98%)

54 (58.06%)

92 (52.57%)

38 (44.19%)

12–18 years

36 (10.17%)

18 (19.35%)

10 (5.72%)

8 (9.3%)