Prevalence of undernourishment
Prevalence of undernourishment (percentage of population)
https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS
| Title | Prevalence of undernourishment |
| Unit of measure | Percentage |
| Source data | World Bank |
| Original data source | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#home https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/ |
| Statistical concepts and definition | Data on undernourishment, provided by the FAO, assess food scarcity by considering the average available food per capita, disparities in food accessibility, and the minimum caloric intake necessary for an average individual. |
| Relevance | Nutrition is fundamental for survival, health, and development. Properly nourished children excel academically, become healthier adults, and subsequently offer their offspring a stronger foundation. Moreover, well-nourished women experience reduced complications during pregnancy and childbirth, leading to better health and developmental outcomes for their children. |
| Time coverage | Annual |
| Sector coverage | Social/Health |
| Data compilation | Weighted average |
| Relationship* | 1 |
* This field expresses the impact on vulnerability. The minus sign indicates that it has a vulnerability-decreasing impact (positive impact on resilience), and the plus sign indicates a vulnerability-increasing impact.