WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition
The WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition was initiated in 1986 to collect, standardize and disseminate child anthropometric data in a uniform format.
The database includes population-based surveys that fulfil common inclusion criteria related to sampling frame and procedure, sample size and standard measurement techniques. Data are checked for validity and consistency and raw data sets are analysed following a standard procedure to obtain comparable results. The prevalence of wasting, stunting, and over- and underweight in preschool children are presented using z-scores based on the WHO Child Growth Standards and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)/WHO international reference population.
To access detailed country data and references click on www.who.int/nutgrowthdb.
This website provides also further information on the database, direct links to summary papers, link to download the WHO Standards and software/macros to analyze nutritional survey data..
Contact address:
WHO Global Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition
Dr Mercedes de Onis and Ms Monika Blössner
Department of Nutrition for Health and Development
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Facsimile (fax): + 41 22 791 41 56