What is Chronic Malnutrition (Stunting)?
Chronic malnutrition (Stunting) is the impaired growth and development experienced by children, often originating before birth, and is largely attributed to malnutrition. Its impact, which is said to be irreversible by the age of two, affects physical growth and brain development, therefore limiting a child’s true potential.
Although Nepal has achieved significant progress in reducing stunting, from 57.1% in 2001 to 36% in 2016 – the journey ahead is long. According to Nepal’s Sustainable Development Goal, the nation faces a daunting challenge of reducing stunting in children less than 5 years of age to 15% by 2030 – our movement is in solidarity with this vision.