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Objectives:
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To assess the nutritional status of 0-10 year-old children, 11-19 yearolds, pregnant and lactating women, and other adults 20 years and over using anthropometric indicators of growth To compare results from previous surveys
METHODOLOGY
Height and weight measurements
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Measurement of standing height using microtoise and recumbent length (<2 years) using infantometer
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Cut-off points used in classifying the nutritional status of children, 0-10 years old, based on NCHS/WHO International Reference Standards
Classification
Weight-for-Age/ Height-for-Age/ Weight-for-Height
Cut-off Point
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Percentage distribution of children, 0-5 years old, by nutritional status classification using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2008
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2.0
1.1
2.8
71.8
71.0
90.8
26.2
Wt-for-Age
27.9 6.1
Ht-for-Age
Normal
Wt-for-Ht
Overweight/ Tall
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Percentage of underweight-for-age children, 0-5 years old, by single-age group: Philippines, 2008
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% Prevalence
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35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
30.3
12.4
0yr.
1yr.
2yrs.
3yrs.
4yrs.
5yrs.
Percentage of underheight-for-age children, 0-5 years old, by single-age group: Philippines, 2008
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% Prevalence
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40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
35.7
34.8
8.6
0yr.
1yr.
2yrs.
3yrs.
4yrs.
5yrs.
Percentage of underweight-for-height children, 0-5 years old, by single-age group: Philippines, 2008
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30
25
20
15
14.0
10
6.7
5.4
4.1
3.7
3.7
0yr.
1yr.
2yrs.
3yrs.
4yrs.
5yrs.
Percentage of underweight, underheight, and thin children, 0-5 years old, by singleage group: Philippines, 2008
40
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35
35.7
34.8
30.3
30 25 20 15 10 5 0
8.6
12.4
0yr.
1yr.
2yrs.
3yrs.
4yrs.
5yrs.
Underheight-for-age
2yrs. 3yrs. 4yrs. 5yrs.
25
0yr.
1yr.
Underweight-for-age
20 15
14.0
10
6.7
Underweight-for-height
5.4
4.1
3.7
3.7
0yr.
1yr.
2yrs.
3yrs.
4yrs.
5yrs.
WAZ distribution curves among children, 0-5 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2005 and 2008
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-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
HAZ distribution curves among children, 0-5 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2005 and 2008
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-7
-6
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
WHZ distribution curves among children, 0-5 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2005 and 2008
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-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
Trends in the prevalence of malnutrition among children, 0-5 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: 1990-2008
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39.9 36.8 34.3 34.0 29.9 30.8 32.0 30.6 26.9 24.6 26.2 34.5 34.0 31.4 29.9 26.3 27.9
35
% prevalence
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10 5
5.0 0.6
6.6 0.7
6.7 0.4
5.2 0.5
6.0 0.4
6.3 1.0
5.3 1.4
4.8 2.0
6.1 2.0
0
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 underheight underweight thinness overweight
Present trend and challenges ahead in the reduction of the prevalence of underweight-for-age among 0-5 year-old children using NCHS/WHO IRS
40 34.5% FNRI 34.0%
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30.8%
32.0%
29.9%
20
MDG
90
91
95
92
93
96
97
01
98
02
03
07
94
99
04
06
08
09
13
00
10
05
12
14
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
19
19
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
11
20
20
20
20
20
20
15
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Philippines: 26.2
Region
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% Prevalence
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Philippines: 27.9
Region
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% Prevalence
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Philippines: 6.1
Region
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Classification of worldwide prevalence ranges of low weight-for-age and low height-for-age among children, 0-5 year-old (WHO, 1995)
Low weightfor-age (Underweight) <10 10 19 20 29 >30 Low heightfor-age (Underheight/ Stunting) <20 20 29 30 39 >40
Ave.: 26.2
No.
1 11 38 28
%
1.3 14.1 48.7 35.9
Ave.: 27.9
No.
11 21 38 8
%
14.1 26.9 48.7 10.3
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Percentage distribution of children, 6-10 years old, by nutritional status classification using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2008
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
1.6 72.8
0.4 66.5
25.6
Weight-for-Age
33.1
Height-for-Age
Normal Overweight/ Tall
Underweight/ Underheight
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Estimated number of malnourished 6-10 year-old children based on NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2008
Nutritional Status Underweight Underheight Overweight Prevalence % 25.6 33.1 1.6 Estimated No. (in million)* 2.58 3.34 0.16
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35
29.2
30 25 20 15 10 5 0
6yrs.
7yrs.
8yrs.
9yrs.
10yrs.
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% Prevalence
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40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
34.1
33.8
32.6
33.8 31.0
6yrs.
7yrs.
8yrs.
9yrs.
10yrs.
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1.7
2
1.9
1.8
1.4
1.2
6yrs.
7yrs.
8yrs.
9yrs.
10yrs.
Percentage of underweight, underheight and overweight children, 6-10 year-old, by single-age group: Philippines, 2008
40
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30
29.2
35
34.1
33.8
32.6
33.8 31.0
25
6yrs.
7yrs.
8yrs.
9yrs.
10yrs.
Underheight-for-age
7yrs. 8yrs. 9yrs. 10yrs.
6
6yrs.
Underweight-for-age
1.7
1.9
Overweight-for-age
0
6yrs.
7yrs.
8yrs.
9yrs.
10yrs.
WAZ distribution curves among children, 6-10 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2005 and 2008
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-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
HAZ distribution curves among children, 0-5 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: Philippines, 2005 and 2008
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2005 2008
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1
Trends in the prevalence of malnutrition among children, 6-10 years old, using NCHS/WHO IRS: 1990-2008
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44.8
50 45 40
42.8
42.2 39.1
40.8
% p re v a le n e
32.5
30.5
28.3
30.2
32.9 25.6
0.2
0.6
0.4
0.8
1.3
1.6
1.6
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
underheight
underweight
overweight
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34.2% FNRI 30.2%
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40
30.5%
10
MDG
19 90 19 91 19 9 19 2 93 19 9 19 4 95 19 96 19 9 19 7 98 19 9 20 9 00 20 01 20 0 20 2 03 20 04 20 0 20 5 06 20 0 20 7 08 20 09 20 1 20 0 11 20 1 20 2 13 20 14 20 15
23.9
20
Philippines: 25.6
5 0
Region
Region
Ave.: 25.6
No.
3 14 35 26
%
3.8 17.9 44.9 33.3
Ave.: 33.1
No.
4 18 31 25
%
5.1 23.1 39.7 32.1
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Cut-off points used in classifying the nutritional status of adolescents, 11-19 years old based on BMI-for-age (Must, et.al) Classification
Underweight Mild Normal Overweight
Cut-off Point
Percentage distribution of adolescents, 11-19 years old, by nutritional status classification using BMI-for-age: Philippines, 2008
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
4.8 52.5
4.4
4.6 60.3
14.8 11.7
Female
Normal
18.1 17.0
Both
Overweight
Comparison in the prevalence of underweight among 11-19 years old by gender: Philippines, 2005 & 2008
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25 20 15 10 5 0
20.5
Male
Both
Comparison in the prevalence of overweight among 11-19 years old by gender: Philippines, 2005 & 2008
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10 8 6 4 2 0 Male Female
2005 2008
4.9 4.8
4.8 4.4
4.8 4.6
Both
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Philippines: 17.0
Region
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Cut-off points used in classifying the nutritional status of adults, 20 years old and above, based on BMI WHO Classification
Chronic Energy Deficient Normal Overweight Obese
Cut-off Point
Percent distribution of adults, 20 years old and over, by age group and BMI classification: Philippines, 2008
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2.9 13.1
6.1 24.4
6.8 26.3
6.3 24.8
4.6 20.1
2.4 14.4
57.5 11.5
50-59y
Overweight
7.2
30-39y
CED
17.7
60-69y
Obese
27.0
>70y
Comparison in the prevalence of CED and overweight among adults, 20 years & over: Philippines, 2003 & 2008
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40 % prevalence 30 20
12.3
2003 2008
24.0 26.6
11.6
10 0
CED Overweight/Obese
Prevalence of CED among adults, 20 years old and over, by region: Philippines, 2008
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Philippines: 11.6
Region
Prevalence of overweight and obese adults, 20 years old and over, by region: Philippines, 2008
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Philippines: 26.6
32.2 29.8 29.9 29.3 28.0 27.0 29.1 28.8 29.6
Region
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Cut-off points used in classifying pregnant women based on weight-for-height (Magbitang, 1988)
Classification
Cut-off Point
<P95 >P95
Percentage distribution of pregnant women by nutritional status and by age group: Philippines, 2008
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100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
64.9
74.9
73.7
Percent
35.1
25.1
26.3
< 20 y
At-risk
> 20 y
Not at-risk
All
Percentage distribution of pregnant women by nutritional status: Philippines 2005 and 2008
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90 80 70
71.6
73.7
% Prevalence
60 50 40 30 20 10 0
28.4
26.3
2005
2008
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Philippines: 26.3
Region
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Cut-off points used in classifying nutritional status of lactating mothers based on BMI for adults (NCHS/WHO, 1978) and BMI-for-age for adolescents (Must, 1991)
Classification
Underweight Mild Normal Overweight Obese
Cut-off Point
Adolescents < P5 P5 to <P15 P15 to P85 > P85 Adults < 18.5 18.5 to <25.0 25.0 to <30.0 > 30.0
Percentage distribution of lactating mothers by nutritional status and by age group: Philippines, 2008
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6.7
16.8
16.1
80
Percent
60 40 20
80.4
70.1
70.9
12.9
0 < 20 y
Underweight
13.1
> 20 y
Normal
13.0
All
Overweight
Percentage distribution of lactating mothers by nutritional status: Philippines, 2005 and 2008
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80 70
66.3
70.9
% prevalence
60 50 40 30 20 10 0
13.9
19.8
13.0
16.1
2005
2008
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Philippines: 13.0
Region
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Among children, 0 to 10 years old Undernutrition (base on weight-for-age and height-for-age) remains to be a public health problem, affecting nearly 3 out of 10 children. Between 2005 and 2008, the proportion of undernourished children has significantly increased, particularly more prevalent in selected provinces in MIMAROPA, Bicol, and selected areas in Visayas and Mindanao.
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Among children, 0 to 10 years old About 2 out of 10 children are overweight (base on weight-for-age). However, this remains to be the same from 2005. Among adolescents, 11 to 19 years old Underweight is nearly 2 out of every 10 adolescents (base on BMI-for-age), with males being more at-risk than females.
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Among adolescents, 11 to 19 years old Between 2005 and 2008, undernutrition among this age group has significantly increased while overnutrition has decreased. Regions found to be most at-risk to undernutrition among adolescents are MIMAROPA, Bicol, and Western Visayas.
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Among adults, 20 years old and above About 1 in every 10 adults are chronic energy deficient, while 3 out of 10 are overweight. The proportion of CED has decreased while overweight and obese has increased between 2003 and 2008. CED is more prevalent among the regions in Ilocos, Cagayan, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and ARMM.
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Among pregnant and lactating women Between 2005 and 2008, the proportion of nutritionally at-risk pregnant women has significantly decreased. The nutritionally at-risk pregnant women are mostly found in Ilocos, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and ARMM. Undernutrition and overnutrition among lactating mothers have decreased significantly from 2005.
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