Global Update and Trends of Hidden Hunger, 1995-2011: The Hidden Hunger Index.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals-also termed hidden hunger-are pervasive and hold negative consequences for the cognitive and physical development of children.

Methods

This analysis evaluates the change in hidden hunger over time in the form of one composite indicator-the Hidden Hunger Index (HHI)-using an unweighted average of prevalence estimates from the Nutrition Impact Model Study for anemia due to iron deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and stunting (used as a proxy indicator for zinc deficiency). Net changes from 1995-2011 and population weighted regional means for various time periods are measured.

Findings

Globally, hidden hunger improved (-6.7 net change in HHI) from 1995-2011. Africa was the only region to see a deterioration in hid

SUBMITTER: Ruel-Bergeron JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4684416 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature