|
Survey Area |
Survey Conducted by |
Date |
% Wasted* |
% Severely Wasted* |
Oedema (%) |
Crude Mortality (/10,000/day) |
Under 5 Mortality
(/10,000/day) |
Measles Immunisation Coverage |
|
1. Angola |
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a. Luena, Moxico Province (returnees) |
MSF-B |
Apr.97 |
4.4 |
1 |
0.6 |
|
|
38.8% |
|
b. Luena, Moxico Province
(residents) |
MSF-B |
Apr.97 |
6.6 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
|
|
48.2% |
|
4. Burundi/Rwanda Region |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Between Kisangani & Umbundo, E Zaire |
|
Apr.97 |
|
|
|
11.4-20 |
|
|
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b. Sake |
MSF-H |
Feb.97 |
84 |
1.3 |
2.3 |
|
|
47.8% |
|
c. Rwanguba Health Zone |
MSF-H |
Mar.97 |
3.4 |
0.2 |
9.2 |
1.2 |
27 |
31.4% |
|
d. Kibiza, Rwanda |
MSF-B |
Jan.97 |
(MUAC <125) |
1.0 (MUAC <112) |
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
e. Karuzi, Burundi |
MSF-B |
Feb.97 |
16.9 |
3.1 |
1.8 |
|
|
|
|
f. Nyarugusu, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
Mar.97 |
5.3" |
0.6" |
|
0.5 |
1.8 |
|
|
g. Mtendeli Camp, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
Mar.97 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
1.5 |
|
|
h. Metandle, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
May.97 |
3.3" |
01" |
1.3 |
|
|
|
|
i. Kanembwa, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
May.97 |
3.0" |
00 |
09 |
|
|
|
|
j. Nuduta, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
May.97 |
7.2" |
0.0 |
0.7 |
|
|
|
|
k. Mukgwa, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
May.97 |
1.8** |
00 |
2.2 |
|
|
|
|
l. Lukole, Tanzania |
UNHCR |
May.97 |
3.9** |
0.8 |
|
|
|
|
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7. Ethiopia |
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a. Fugnido |
|
Mar.97 |
17.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
b. Sherkole |
|
Mar.97 |
17.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
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c. Gode |
MSF-B |
May.97 |
52.3 |
10.1 |
06 |
|
|
|
|
8. Kenya |
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|
a. Kakuma Camp (6-11 years old) |
IRC |
Apr.97 |
40.0 |
70 |
|
|
|
|
|
b. Kakuma Camp (12-20 years old) |
IRC |
Apr.97 |
19.8 |
08 |
|
|
|
|
|
c. Kakuma Camp (6-59 months old) |
IRC |
Apr.97 |
14.0 |
06 |
5.0 |
|
|
|
|
9. Liberia/Sierra Leone Region |
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|
a. Monrovia (Residents) |
ACF, CONCERN, LWF/WS, OXFAM, SCF(UK), MOH |
Feb.97 |
6.1 |
0.9 |
0.1 |
|
|
35% |
|
b. Monrovia (Displaced) |
ACF, CONCERN, LWF/WS, OXFAM, SCF(UK), MOH |
Feb.97 |
13.2 |
09 |
1.3 |
|
|
39% |
|
c. Gabrnga, Bong County, Liberia |
ACF |
Mar.97 |
91 |
1.0 |
1.2 |
|
|
38% |
|
d. Buchanan, Grand Bassa, Liberia Residents) |
ACF |
Dec.96 |
142 |
04 |
0.1 |
|
|
45% |
|
e. Buchanan, Grand Bassa Liberia
(Displaced) |
ACF |
Dec.96 |
6.1 |
0.3 |
0.1 |
|
|
52% |
|
12. Sudan |
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|
a. Mongole Camp, S Sudan |
ACF |
Mar.97 |
11.9 |
09 |
0.5 |
|
|
73.0% |
|
b. Nimule, S Sudan |
ACF |
Mar.97 |
12.1 |
08 |
00 |
|
|
58.4% |
|
c. Labone, S Sudan |
ACF |
Mar.97 |
34.4 |
34 |
0.2 |
|
|
|
|
13. Uganda |
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|
a. Gulu, Kitgum, N Uganda |
ACF |
Apr.97 |
27.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16. Afghanistan |
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|
a. Kabul |
ACF |
Dec.96 |
5.1 |
08 |
00 |
|
|
|
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20. Sri Lanka |
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|
a. Kilinochchi District, Wanni Region |
MSF-H |
Apr.96 |
16.4 |
06 |
0.4 |
|
|
|
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b. Mannar District |
MSF-F |
Apr.97 |
147 |
08 |
0.0 |
|
|
|
* wt/ht unless specified; cut-off= n.s. means not specified but usually-2SD wt/ht for wasting and -3SD wt/ht for severe wasting** Oedema is included in this figure.
NOTES on Annex I
1. Angola
a. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in Luena, Moxico Province in Angola among returnees from 19-20 April 1997. This was a cross sectional survey using a two stage cluster sampling method which included 498 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting <-3SD. Oedema was recorded separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 5.0% (Cl 2.3-7.7%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 1.6% (Cl 0-3.2%).
b. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in Luena, Moxico Province in Angola among residents from 19-20 April 1997. This was a cross sectional survey using a two stage cluster sampling method which included 515 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting <-3SD. Oedema was recorded separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 7.8% (Cl 4.5-11.1%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 2.3% (Cl 0.5-4.1%).
4. Burundi/Rwanda (Great Lakes) Region
a. This information is from UNICEF, as of the end of April 1997. No further details are currently available.
b. This survey was carried out by MSF-Holland in Sake from 30 January-1 February 1997. It was a cluster survey including 30 clusters of 30 children per cluster. A design effect factor of 2 was used in calculating the required sample size. 925 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting <-3SD. Oedema was recorded separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 10.7% (Cl 8.1-14.0%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 3.6% (Cl 2.1-5.8%).
c. This survey was carried out by MSF-Holland in Rwanguba Health Zone from 13-16 March 1997. It was a cluster survey including 30 clusters of 30 children per cluster. A design effect factor of 2 was used in calculating the required sample size. 913 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting <-3SD. Oedema was recorded separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 12.6% (Cl 9.7-16.1%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 9.4% (Cl 6.9-12.6%).
d. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in January 1997. and included all children under five years old in the camp. Wasting was defined as MUAC<125mm and severe wasting MUAC <110mm. Oedema was recorded separately.
e. This survey was conducted by MSF-Belgium in Karuzi, Burundi in February 1997. It Used a two- stage cluster sample methodology, and 711 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 18.8% (Cl 14.8-23.3%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 4.9% (Cl 3.0-7.9%).
f. This survey was carried out in Nyarugusu Camp in Tanzania. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) and oedema are reported as one figure. Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) and oedema were similarly reported as one figure. This information was available through a mission report.
g. These mortality rates were included in a mission report to Mtendeli Camp in Tanzania.
h. These are preliminary results from a survey carried out in Metandle camp in Tanzania in May 1997. 760 children were included. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) was reported at 3.3% (Cl 1.9-4.7%). Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) was reported at 0.1% (Cl 0.0-0.8%). Oedema was reported separately.
i. These are preliminary results from a survey carried out in Kanembwa camp in Tanzania in May 1997. 635 children were included. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) was reported at 3.0% (Cl 1.9-4.7%). Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) was reported at 0%. Oedema was reported separately.
j. These are preliminary results from a survey carried out in Nuduta camp in Tanzania in May 1997. 935 children were included. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) was reported at 7.2% (Cl 5.6-9.1%). Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) was reported at 0%. Oedema was reported separately.
k. These are preliminary results from a survey carried out in Mukgwa camp in Tanzania in May 1997. 168 children were included. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) was reported at 1.8% (Cl 0.4-5.5%). Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) was reported at 0%. Oedema was reported separately.
l. These are preliminary results from a survey carried out in Lukole camp in Tanzania in May 1997. 923 children were included. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) was reported at 3.9% (Cl 2.2-4.7%). Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) was reported at 0.8%. Oedema was reported separately.
7. Ethiopia
a,b. These surveys were reported in a DHA Monthly Information Bulletin for March 1997. Wasting was measured as weight/height <80%.
c. This survey was carried out by MSF-Belgium in May 1997. It was a random two stage cluster sample survey and included 771 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting <-3SD. Oedema was recorded separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 52.9% (Cl 47.7-58.1%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 10.8% (Cl 7.9-14.5%), using a design effect of 2.
8. Kenya
a. This survey was carried out by International Refugee Committee (IRC) in Kakuma camp, Kenya. It included 256 children 6-11 years old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2 SD and severe wasting weight/height <-3 SD.
b. This survey was carried out by International Refugee Committee (IRC) in Kakuma camp, Kenya. 1191 people 12-20 years old were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as BMI<14, and severe wasting BMI<12.
c. This survey was carried out by International Refugee Committee (IRC) in Kakuma camp, Kenya. It was a cluster survey, including 30 clusters of 30 children per cluster. A total of 790 children 6-59 months old (or 65-115 cms) were included. Wasting (weight/height <-2 SD) was reported at 14.0% (Cl 12.0-17.0%). Severe wasting (weight/height <-3 SD) was reported at 0.6% (Cl 0.2-2.0%). Oedema was reported separately.
9. Liberia
a. This survey was conducted jointly by Action contre la Faim, CONCERN, LWF/WS, OXFAM, Save the Children Fund (UK) and in consultation with the Ministry of Health. The two-stage cluster survey was carried out from 10-15 February 1997 among the resident population of Monrovia. 922 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 6.2% (Cl 4.2-8.9%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 1.0% (Cl 0.3-2.5%).
b. This survey was conducted jointly by Action contre la Faim, CONCERN, LWF/WS, OXFAM, Save the Children Fund (UK) and in consultation with the Ministry of Health. The two-stage cluster survey was carried out from 10-15 February 1997 among the displaced population of Monrovia. 924 children 6-59 months old were included. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2 SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 14.5% (Cl 11.4-18.2%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 2.2% (Cl 1.1-4.1%).
c. This survey was carried out by Action Contre la Faim in Gbarnga in March 1997. This was a cross-sectional survey using cluster sampling (30 clusters of 30 children). 900 children 6-59 months old were included in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 10.3% (Cl 7.7-13.7%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 2.2% (Cl 1.1-4.2%).
d. This survey was carried out by Action contre la Faim among the resident population of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County in December 1996. It was a two-stage cluster sample survey, including 30 clusters of 30 children 6-59 months old for a total sample size of 917. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 14.4% (Cl 11.3-18.1%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 0.5% (Cl 0.1-1.9%).
e. This survey was carried out by Action centre la Faim among the displaced population of Buchanan, Grand Bassa County in December 1996. It was a two-stage cluster sample survey, including 30 clusters of 30 children 6-59 months old for a total sample size of 782. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 6.3% (Cl 4.7-8.3%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 0.1% (Cl 0.0-1.9%).
12. Sudan
a. This survey was carried out by Action contre la Faim in Mogale camp and included 951 children 6-59 months old or 65-144.9 cms. It was a two-stage cluster sample survey (30 clusters of 30 children). Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 12.2% (Cl 9.4-15.6%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 1.2% (Cl 0.4-2.7%).
b. This survey was carried out by Action contre la Faim in Nimule Town and included 758 children 6-59 months old or 65-144.9 cms. It was a two-stage cluster sample survey (30 clusters of 22 children). Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 12.1% (Cl 9.1-16.0%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 0.8% (Cl 0.2-2.5%).
c. This survey was carried out by Action contre la Faim in Labone camp and included 951 children 6-59 months old or 65-144.9 cms. It was a two-stage cluster sample survey (30 clusters of 30 children). Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 34.7% (Cl 30.2-39.4%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 3.7% (Cl 2.2-6.0%).
13. Uganda
a. This is information is included in a recent FAO/WFP Crop and Food Supply Assessment report. This is a survey using MUAC to defined wasting. No further details were available.
16. Afghanistan
a. This survey was carried out in Kabul by Action contre la Faim in December 1996. It was a two- stage cluster sample survey including 882 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 5.1% (Cl 3.3-7.8%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 0.8% (Cl 0.2-2.3%).
20. Sri Lanka
a. This survey was carried out by MSF-Holland in three divisions of Kilinochchi district in the Wanni region in April 1996. Details are included here as background to the situation. It was a random sample survey which included 467 children 6-59 months old. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 16.9% (Cl 13.6-20.8%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 1.1% (Cl 0.4-2.6%).
b. This survey was carried out by MSF-France in relief centres in Mannar district. A total of 382 children 6-59 months old were randomly sampled for inclusion in the survey. Wasting was defined as weight/height <-2SD and severe wasting as weight/height <-3 SD. Oedema was measured separately. Global acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-2 SD or oedema and was measured at 147% (Cl 11.3-18.8%). Severe acute malnutrition is defined as weight/height <-3 SD or oedema and was measured at 0.8% (Cl 0.2-2.5%).
