Head of Food Agency of the United Nations Alert for "Historic Increase" of Chronic Malnutrition in Angola

The chronic malnutrition rate in children under 5 years of age in Angola is 40% and increased by two percentage points in eight years, according to data from National Institute of Statistics (INE).

According to the study, chronic malnutrition in Angola increased by 38% in 2015-2016 (the period during which the first IMS was performed) to 40% in 2023-2024. In this period, the number of children with low weight increased by 19% to 21% and the percentage of children with acute malnutrition remained at 5%

"The chronic malnutrition is when the child has low age for age and it has historically increased in Angola. In 2007, the rate was 29%, in 2015-2016 was 38% and now in 2024 was 40%," said PAM Nutrition Chief in Angola, Gracy Santos Heijblom. In his statement to Lusa, the manager warned of the consequences of chronic malnutrition in children under five years of age, especially for the low rate for age and the possibility of not reaching the genet…