In 2019, the countries with the highest prevalence of anemia among children aged under five years were Yemen, Mali, and Burkina Faso. At that time, almost 80 percent of children in Yemen were estimated to be suffering from anemia. Risk factors for anemia among children include being born premature or with a low birth weight, living impoverished, a diet low in iron and other vitamins and minerals, and certain diseases and illnesses such as kidney disease, autoimmune diseases, and some cancers. This statistic shows the countries with the highest prevalence of anemia among children worldwide in 2019.
Countries with the highest prevalence of anemia among children under five worldwide in 2019
From the source: "Prevalence of anemia in children, measured as the share of children under the age of five with hemoglobin levels less than 110 grams per liter at sea level."
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