The Wasting May 2026

Approximately 45 million children under the age of five suffer from wasting worldwide.

Wasting is the most visible and lethal form of undernutrition; children with severe wasting are up to 12 times more likely to die than well-nourished children. The Wasting

In public health, child wasting (or "the wasting") refers to a form of life-threatening malnutrition where a child is too thin for their height. It usually indicates recent, rapid weight loss or a failure to gain weight. Approximately 45 million children under the age of