Table 2 Proportion of stunted children by food security status and asset wealth index at the point of stunting
Number | % of sample | % stunted | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Poorest - overall | 2815 | 41.0 | 52.50 | 0.26 |
Food secure | 469 | 20.2 | 49.5 | |
Moderate | 1572 | 94.9 | 52.5 | |
Food insecure | 774 | 26.9 | 54.3 | |
Middle poor - overall | 2072 | 30.2 | 46.04 | 0.01 |
Food secure | 554 | 23.9 | 40.8 | |
Moderate | 1009 | 60.9 | 46.6 | |
Food insecure | 509 | 17.7 | 50.7 | |
Least poor - overall | 1971 | 28.7 | 46.52 | 0.08 |
Food secure | 926 | 39.9 | 44.3 | |
Moderate | 859 | 51.8 | 47.6 | |
Food insecure | 186 | 6.5 | 52.7 |