Malnutrition in the Himalayan region of Nepal is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting children and vulnerable populations who often lack access to nutrient-dense foods. Although the condition has improved over the years, considerable disparities persist, with 60 per cent of people in the mountains and 53 per cent in the hills being food insecure, compared to 48 per cent in the plains.Recent studies show that Nepal has made progress in reducing malnutrition over the past 25 years, with child stunting dropping from 56.6 per cent in 1996 to 24.8 per cent in 2022. However, this improvement varies by income level. The poorest saw only a 19.7 per cent reduction, while the wealthiest experienced a 67.1 per cent decrease, indicating that low-income communities need more targeted help. Stunting (shorter height for age) affects 25 per cent of children under five, while 8 per cent of children are wasted (dangerously low weight for height) and 19 per cent are underweight.

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