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Survey Area |
Survey Conducted by |
Date |
% Wasted** |
% Severely Wasted** |
Oedema(%) |
Crude Mortality (/10,000/day) |
Under 5 Mortality (/10,000/day) |
Measles Immunisation Coverage (%) |
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1. Angola |
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a. Kuito, Bie Province |
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Town |
MSF-B |
Jun-00 |
4.0 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
32.0 |
IDP camps |
MSF-B |
Jun-00 |
5.7 |
0.8 |
0.2 |
2.3 |
4.3 |
44.0 |
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b. Ganda, Benguela Province |
ACH |
Jun-00 |
8.9* |
1.3* |
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c. Menongue, Cuando Cubango |
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Town |
ACH |
May-00 |
4.8 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.8 |
1.3 |
36.1 |
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IDP camps |
ACH |
May-00 |
3.8 |
0.2 |
0.5 |
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45.3 |
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d. Cuito Canavale, Cuando Cubango |
ACH |
May-00 |
5.8 |
0.9 |
0.2 |
1.2 |
1.9 |
37.3 |
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e. Uigue |
MSF-S |
May-00 |
6.6 |
0.5 |
0.1 |
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2. Great Lakes Region |
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a. Karusi, Burundi |
MSF-F |
Mar-00 |
15.0* |
3.9* |
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0.6 |
0.8 |
49.0 |
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b. Bubanza, Burundi |
CAD |
Feb-00 |
7.9 |
0.1 |
0.7 |
1.1 |
2.9 |
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3. Ethiopia |
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a. Denan, Somali Region |
MSF-B |
May-00 |
51.5 |
10.5 |
1.4 |
8.9 |
27.5 |
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b. Wolayita, North Omo Zone |
Concern |
Apr-00 |
25.6* |
4.3* |
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c. Wolayita, North Omo Zone |
Oxfam |
Jun-00 |
39.5 |
14.9 |
5.5 |
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d. Oromia |
CARE |
Mar-00 |
24.2* |
2.1* |
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5. Kenya |
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a. Turkana District |
Oxfam |
Mar-00 |
21.6* |
4.6* |
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2.1 |
5.6 |
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6. Liberia/Sierra Leone Region |
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a. Buchanan, Liberia |
ACF-F |
Mar-00 |
7.8 |
0.7 |
0.0 |
0.5 |
0.8 |
36.5 |
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b. Gueckadou, Guinea Conakry |
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Refugees |
ACF-USA |
Jun-00 |
2.6 |
0.2 |
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Residents |
ACF-USA |
Jun-00 |
4.2 |
0.4 |
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c. Nicla, Cote d'Ivoire |
UNHCR/CARITAS |
Dec-99 |
10.0 (median) |
7.9 (median) |
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7. Somalia |
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a. Luuq |
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IDP camps |
ACF-F |
Apr-00 |
15.7 |
3.8 |
0.6 |
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6.6 |
9.1 |
Town |
ACF-F |
Apr-00 |
12.9 |
1.8 |
0.1 |
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5.8 |
16.0 |
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c. Beled-Hawo |
UNICEF |
May-00 |
18.0 |
3.0 |
1.0 |
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69.0 |
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d. Belet Weyn |
UNICEF |
Apr-00 |
13.7 |
2.3 |
0.8 |
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69.0 |
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e. Mogadishu |
ACF-F |
Jun-00 |
12.9 |
2.0 |
0.6 |
0.6 |
7.1 |
10.0 |
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8. Sudan |
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a. Aweil West, BEG |
Concern |
May-00 |
11.0* |
1.3* |
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b. Rumbek, BEG |
LWF/Tearfund |
Mar-00 |
8.5 |
1.1 |
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0.9 |
0.7 |
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c. Yirol, BEG |
LWF/Tearfund |
Mar-00 |
11.3 |
1.6 |
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0.4 |
0.3 |
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d. Padeah, Upper Nile |
MSF-H |
Jun-00 |
28.6* |
8.7* |
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1.5 |
1.4 |
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e. Akobo, Jongelei |
MSF-B |
May-00 |
33.8* |
7.7* |
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3.2 |
3.7 |
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f. Various locations, Upper Nile |
Goal/UNICEF |
May-00 |
15.0(median) |
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g. North Darfur State |
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IDP camps |
SC(UK) |
May-00 |
19.5 |
2.9 |
0.3 |
3.7 |
8.5 |
26.3 |
Residents |
SC(UK) |
May-00 |
13 |
1.5 |
0.0 |
0.7 |
1 |
84.9 |
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h. Laffa camp |
UNHCR |
May-00 |
23.4* |
2.8* |
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i. Gulsa camp |
UNHCR |
May-00 |
24.2* |
2.7* |
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9. Uganda |
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a. Kotido |
Oxfam |
May-00 |
10.7* |
2.1* |
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b. Adjumani A |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
6.2* |
0.0* |
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c. Adjumani B |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
9.3* |
0.6* |
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d. Adjumani C |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
6.1* |
0.3* |
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e. Palorinya |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
7.4* |
1.9* |
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f. Impevi |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
3.7* |
0.5* |
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g. Rhino |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
5.9* |
0.7* |
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h. Kiryandongo |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
7.5* |
0.7* |
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i. Kiyangwali |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
0.6* |
0.0* |
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/. Kyaka 11 |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
4.1* |
1.9* |
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k. Acholpii |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
8.9* |
1.2* |
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1. Nakivale |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
2.0* |
0.2* |
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m. Oruchinga |
ACF-USA |
May-00 |
2.4* |
0.4* |
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10. Zambia |
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a. Nangweshi |
MSF-H |
Apr-00 |
16.1* |
3.8* |
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14. Indonesia |
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a. Belu |
UNICEF |
May-00 |
8.8 |
0.8 |
0.0 |
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** wt/ht unless specified; cut-of=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.
MUAC unless specified cut-off for wasting is <124mm and <110mm for severe wasting
NOTE: see box on back cover for guidance in interpretation of indicators.
Notes on Annex 1 and other nutritional assessments in the text
1. Angola
a Kuito These surveys were conducted by MSF-B in the town of Kuito and the IDP camps around the town, Bie Province, 15-20 June 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 575 children aged 6-59 months in the town and 788 children in the camps. In the town, wasting (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 4.0% (C.I. 2.6-5.3%) and severe wasting (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 0.6%% (C.I. 0.1-1.2%). Oedema was recorded in 0.6% (C.I. 0.1-1.2%) of the sample. CMR, estimated over the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 1.75/10,000/day and under-five mortality at 2.0/10,000/day. In the camps, wasting (defined as <- 2z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 5.7% (C.I. 4.1-7.3%) and severe wasting (defined as <-3z scores weight-for- height) was estimated at 0.8%% (C.I. 0.3-1.3%). Oedema was recorded in 0.2% (C.I. 0.0-0.5%) of the sample. CMR, over the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 2.3/10,000/ day and under-five mortality at 4.3/10,000/day. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/ carer's report.b Ganda This survey was conducted by ACH in Ganda, Benguela Province, 22-25 June 2000. Standard exhaustive sampling techniques were used to select 763 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 8.9%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for- height and/or oedema) was estimated at 1.3%. No further information is currently available.
c Menongue This survey was conducted by ACH in the town of Menongue and the camps around the town, Cuando Cubango Province, 25 April - 2 May 2000. Standard two-stage duster sampling methodology was used to select 899 children aged 6-59 months in the town. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 5.1%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 0.5 %. Oedema was recorded in 0.3%. of the sample. CMR, estimated over the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 0.81/10,000/day and under-five mortality at 1.25/10,000/day. Exhaustive sampling techniques were used to select 581 children aged 6-59 months in the IDP camps. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 4.3%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 0.7%. Oedema was recorded in 0.5% of the sample. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report.
d Cuito Canavale This survey was conducted by ACH in Cuito Canavale, Cuando Cubango Province, 26-30 May 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 810 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 6% (C.I. 4-9%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 1.1% (C.I. 0.4-2.9%). Oedema was recorded in 0.2% of the sample. CMR, estimated over the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 1.22/10,000/day and under-five mortality at 1.85/10,000/day. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report.
e Uige This survey was conducted by MSF-S in Uige Province, 8-12 May 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 555 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 6.7% (C.I. 3.8-9.6%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 0.6% (C.I. 0.3-3.8%). Oedema was recorded in 0.15% of the sample.
2. Great Lakes
a Karusi This survey was conducted by MSF-B in Karusi Province in March 2000. Standard two-stage duster methodologies were employed to measure 907 children aged 6-59 months. The prevalence of acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 15% (95% C.I. 11.9-18.8%) and severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) at 3.9% (95% C.I. 2.3-6.3 %). CMR in the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 0.6/10,000/day and under- five mortality at 0.75/10,000/day.b Bubanza These surveys were conducted by CAD in Bubanza Province from 14-29 February 2000. Standard two-stage duster methodologies were employed to measure 893 children aged 6-59 months and 735 adults aged more than 18 years. In the children, the prevalence of acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 8.6% (95% C.I. 6.4-12.2%) and severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for- height and/or oedema) at 0.8% (95% C.I. 0.2-2.4%). Oedema was recorded in 0.7% of the sample. CMR in the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 1.1/10,000/day and under- five mortality at 2.9/10,000/day. The prevalence of acute malnutrition in adults aged 18-49 years (defined as BMI<17kg/m2 and/or oedema) was estimated at 11.4%. The prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (defined as BMI<16 kg/m2 and/or oedema) was estimated at 3.3%. The prevalence of acute malnutrition in adults aged over 49 years (defined as BMI<17kg/m2) was estimated at 23.6%. The prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (defined as BMI<16 kg/m2) was estimated at 10.3%.
4. Ethiopia
a Denan This survey was conducted by MSF-B in Denan, Ogaden in the Somali Region between 16-18 May 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 765 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 52.9% (C.I. 47.8-58.1%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/ or oedema) was estimated at 11.9% (C.I. 9.6-14.2%). Oedema was recorded in 1.4% (C.I. 0.5-2.2%) of the sample. CMR in the four months prior to the survey was estimated at 8.9/10,000/day and under-five mortality was estimated at 27.5/10,000/day.b Wolayita This survey was conducted by Concern in Damot Weyde Woreda of North Omo zone (formerly Wolayita) in the SNNNPR between 14-19 April 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 960 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 25.6% (C.I. 22.9-28.5%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 4.3% (C.I. 3.2-5.9%).
c Wolayita This survey was conducted by Oxfam in Bolsie Sorie Woreda of North Omo zone (formerly Wolayita) in the SNNNPR between 19-27 June 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 908 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 45.06% (C.I. 40.5-49.6%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 20.42% (C.I. 16.7-24.1%). Oedema was recorded in 5.55% (C.I. 3.4-7.6%) of the sample.
d Oromia This survey was conducted by CARE in three woredas (Yabello, Dire and Teltele) of Borana Administrative Zone of Oromia in late March. Standard two- stage cluster sampling selected 1,548 children aged 12-59 months. The prevalence of wasting (<-2z scores weight-for- height) was estimated at 24.2%, including 2.1% severe wasting (<-3z scores weight-for-height).
6. Liberia/sierra Leone Region
a Buchanan This survey was undertaken by ACF-F in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County between 20-23 March 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 945 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 7.8% (C.I. 5.6-10.8%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 0.7% (C.I. 0.2-2.2%). No oedema was recorded. CMR was estimated at 0.49/10,000/day in the three months prior to the survey and under-five mortality was estimated at 0.79/10,000/day.b Gueckadou These surveys were undertaken by ACF-USA in conjunction with UNHCR in Gueckadou refugee camps and the surrounding villages. Standard two cluster sampling methodology was employed. In 958 refugee children aged 6-59 months, acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 2.6% (C.I. 1.4-5.6%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 0.2% (C.I. 0.0-1.3%). Oedema was not presented separately. In 981 resident children aged 6-59 months , acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 4.2% (C.I. 2.6-6.5%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <- 3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 0.4% (C.I. 0.0-1.6%). Oedema was not presented separately,
c Nicla This survey was undertaken by UNHCR/Caritas in Nicla refugee camps in December 1999. The RNIS does not have any information on the sampling methods or sample sizes. The prevalence of acute malnutrition (defined as <80% median weight-for-height) was estimated at 10%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <70% median weight-for- height) was estimated at 7.9%.
7. Somalia
a Luuq These surveys were conducted by ACF-F in Luuq town and IDP camps, Gedo, 16-20 April 2000. In the town, standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 504 children aged 6-59 months. Moderate wasting (defined as <-2 to <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 12.9%. Severe wasting (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 1.8%. Oedema was recorded in 0.1% of the sample. Retrospective mortality for under-fives was estimated at 5.8/10,000/day over the three months prior to the survey. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report. In the camps, exhaustive sampling techniques were used to select 780 children aged 6-59 months. Moderate wasting (defined as <-2 to <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 15.7%. Severe wasting (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 3.8%. Oedema was recorded in 0.6% of the sample. Retrospective mortality for under-fives was estimated at 6.6/10,000/day over the three months prior to the survey. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report.b Qorbolo and Amarayle These assessments were conducted by ACF-F in Qorbolo and Amarayle villages, Gedo in April 2000. Systematic sampling techniques were employed to select 78 children between 75 and 130cm in Qorbolo and 53 in Amarayle. WHO nutrition categories of MUAC were employed. In Qorbolo 47.4% of the children were acutely malnourished (MUAC<135mm) and 2.6% were severely acutely malnourished (MUAC<120mm). The results in Amarayle were 18.9% and 0% respectively. Retrospective mortality was estimated over the three months prior to the survey. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report,
c Beled-Hawo This survey was conducted by UNICEF in Beled-Hawo, Gedo, 9-17 May 2000. Cluster sampling methodology was used to select 905 children. Moderate wasting (defined as <-2 & >-3 z scores weight-for- height) was estimated at 18%. Severe wasting (defined as <-3 z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 3%. Oedema was recorded in 1% of the sample. Caretakers were interviewed about morbidity in the two weeks prior to the survey and vaccination or vitamin A doses in the six months prior to the survey.
d Belet Weyn This survey was conducted by UNICEF in Beledweyne, Hiraan, 11-19 April 2000. Cluster sampling methodology was used to select 903 children. Moderate wasting (defined as <-2 & >-3 z scores weight-for- height) was estimated at 13.7%. Severe wasting (defined as <-3 z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 2.3%. Oedema was recorded in 0.8% of the sample. Caretakers were interviewed about morbidity in the two weeks prior to the survey and vaccination or vitamin A doses in the six months prior to the survey
e Mogadishu. This survey was conducted by ACF-F in the IDP camps in and around Mogadishu town, 17-27 June 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 900 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2 z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 12.9% (C.I. 10.0-16.5%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 2.0% (C.I. 1.0-3.9%). Oedema was recorded in 0.6% of the sample. CMR was estimated at 0.57/10.000/day and under-five mortality at 7.08/10,000/day over the three months prior to the survey. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report.
8. Sudan
a Aweil West This survey was undertaken by was undertaken by Concern in Aweil West, BEG in May 2000. The RNIS does not have any information on the survey methods (probably standard two duster methodology) or the number of children measured. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 11%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and /or oedema) was estimated at 1.3%. No further information is currently available.b Rumbek This survey was undertaken by LWF and Tearfund in Rumbek, BEG in March 2000. The RNIS does not have any information on the survey methods or the number of children measured. Acute malnutrition (defined as <- 2z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 8.5%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 1.1%. CMR was estimated at 0.9/10,000/day and under-five mortality was estimated at 0.7/10,000/day. The length of recall for the mortality data is unknown to the RNIS.
c Yirol This survey was undertaken by LWF and Tearfund in Yirol, BEG in March 2000. The RNIS does not have any information on the survey methods or the number of children measured. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 11.3%. Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 1.6%. CMR was estimated at 0.4/10,000/day and under-five mortality was estimated at 0.3/10,000/day. The length of recall for the mortality data is unknown to the RNIS.
d Padeah MSF-H undertook a nutritional survey in Padeah, Leech State, between June 19-22. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used within a radius of a 2.5 hour walk around the airstrip to select 518 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 28.6% (C.I. 23.3-34.6%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 8.7% (C.I. 5.7-13.0%). Oedema was not recorded separately. CMR was estimated at 1.5/10,000/day in the four months prior to the survey and under-five mortality was estimated at 1.4/10.000/ day.
e Akobo This survey was undertaken by MSF-B in Akobo, Jongelei, between 1-5 May 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 457 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 33.8% (C.I. 28.0-39.5%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 7.7% (C.I. 4.6-10.6%). CMR was estimated at 3.2/10,000/day in the four months prior to the survey and under-five mortality was estimated at 3.7/10,000/day.
f Upper Nile These surveys were undertaken by GOAL/UNICEF/WFP in various locations in Upper Nile. The survey reports are unavailable to the RNIS and hence the sampling methods are unknown. A total of 2994 children were measured. The mean prevalence of acute malnutrition (<80% median weight-for-height) was estimated at 15%. No further information is currently available.
g North Darfur State SC(UK) undertook two nutritional surveys in El Laeit and El Tweisha Rural Councils, North Darfur State from 21 April to May 1 2000. The surveys were conducted in the camps for the Dinka displaced (SRSs) and in the host communities. The prevalence of acute malnutrition (<-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 22.7% (C.I. 18.2-27.2%) in the SRS group and 14.5% (C.I. 10.7-18.3%) in the host population. The prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 3.2% in the SRS group and 1.5% in the host population. Oedema was reported separately. CMR was estimated at 3.73/10,000/day in the SRS group and 0.7/10,000/day in the host population. Under-five mortality was estimated at 8.49/10,000/day and 1.03/10,000/day respectively. (The RNIS does not know how long mortality rates were estimated over).
h Laffa This survey was conducted by UNHCR in Laffa camp in May 2000. Standard two stage cluster methodology was employed. 900 children aged 6-59 months were measured. The prevalence of acute malnutrition (<-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 23.4%. The prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (<-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 2.8%
i Gulsa This survey was conducted by UNHCR in Laffa camp in May 2000. Standard two stage cluster methodology was employed. 900 children aged 6-59 months were measured. The prevalence of acute malnutrition (<-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 23.4%. The prevalence of severe acute malnutrition (<-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) was estimated at 2.8%
9. Uganda
a Kotido This survey was conducted by Oxfam in Kotido District, 8-15 May 2000. Standard two-stage cluster sampling methodology was used to select 912 children aged 6-59 months. Acute malnutrition (defined as <-2 z scores weight-for-height) was estimated at 10.7% (C.I. 8.0-13.6%). Severe acute malnutrition (defined as <-3z scores weight-for- height and/or oedema) was estimated at 2.1% (C.I. 0.7-3.4%). CMR, over the three months prior to the survey was estimated at 1.03/10,000/day and under-five mortality at 2.1/10,000/day. Measles vaccination status was confirmed either by card or by mother's/carer's report.b Adjumani A This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Standard two-stage duster sampling was used. 900 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 6.1% (C. I. 4.1-8.9%) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.3% (C.I. 0.0-1.6%). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
c Adjumani B This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Standard two-stage cluster sampling was used. 840 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 9.3% (C. I. 6.7-12.6%) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.6% (C.I. 0.1-2.1 %). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
d Adjumani C This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Systematic sampling was used. 385 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 6.2% (C.I. 4.1-9.3%) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.0% (C.I. 0.0-1.2%). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
e Palorinya This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Standard two-stage cluster sampling was used. 900 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 7.4% (C. I. 5.2-10.4%) and severe acute malnutrition at 1.9% (C.I. 0.9-3.8%). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
f Imvepi This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Exhaustive sampling was used. 571 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 3.7% (21 children) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.5% (3 children). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
g Rhino This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Standard two-stage cluster sampling was used. 900 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 5.9% (C. I. 3.9-8.6%) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.7% (C.I. 0.1-2.1 %). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
h Kiryandongo This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Systematic sampling was used. 425 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 7.5% (C.I. 5.2-10.6%) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.7% (C.I. 0.1-2.2%). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
i Kyangwali This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Systematic sampling was used. 331 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 0.6% (C.I. 0.1-2.4%) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.0% (C.I. 0.0-1.4%). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
j Kyaka 11 This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Exhaustive sampling was used. 314 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 4.1% (13 children) and severe acute malnutrition at 1.9% (6 children). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
k Acholpii This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Systematic sampling was used. 418 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 8.9% (C.I. 6.3-12.2%) and severe acute malnutrition at 1.2% (C.I. 0.4-3.0%). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
l Nakivale This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Exhaustive sampling was used. 489 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 2.0% (10 children) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.2% (1 child). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
m Orunchinga This survey was undertaken by ACF-USA in April/June 1999. Exhaustive sampling was used. 491 children aged 6-59 months were measured. Acute malnutrition was defined as <-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. Severe acute malnutrition was defined as <-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema. The prevalence of acute malnutrition was estimated at 2.4% (12 children) and severe acute malnutrition at 0.4% (2 children). No further details are currently available to the RNIS.
10. Zambia
a Nangweshi This survey was conducted by MSF-H in Nangweshi refugee camp in April 2000. The survey estimated the prevalence of acute malnutrition (<-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) at 16.1% (C.I. 12.7-20.2%) and severe acute malnutrition (<-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) at 3.8% (C.I. 2.2-6.3%). No further details are currently available.
14. Indonesia
a Belu This survey was conducted by UNICEF in camps in Belu district in May 2000. Standard two- stage cluster methodology was employed. 905 children were measured. The survey estimated the prevalence of acute malnutrition (<-2z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) at 8.8% (C.I. 7.0-10.9%) and severe acute malnutrition (<-3z scores weight-for-height and/or oedema) at 0.8% (C.I. 0.3-1.7%). No oedema was recorded.
